"What My Culture Means to Me"
Explore the arts and express yourself!
Started in 1969 by the Colorado PTA President Mary Lou Anderson, Reflections has encouraged millions of students to express themselves by giving positive recognition for their artistic efforts. More than 200,000 students participate annually in the Reflections Program. Any PTA in good standing is eligible to sponsor Reflections on their campus.
What is the PTA Reflections Program?
The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program for students in preschool through grade 12. The program is designed to enhance art education for students by encouraging them to create works of art in the areas of visual arts, literature, photography, musical composition, dance choreography, or film production.
Who can participate at Beckendorff Junior High?
Students in grades 6th-8th from Beckendorff JH with at least one person from their primary household with a BDJH PTA Membership can participate in the Reflections Program.
What are the categories?
Eligible students may submit an entry in any or all of the art areas. Multiple entries within a single arts category is permitted. Only ORIGINAL works are accepted and must relate to the annual theme. Students are NOT allowed to submit collaborative/team entries. Only one student name per entry form.
Students may submit Reflections Entries at their Grade Level AP Offices beginning on October 1 in the basket labeled "Reflections". All entries must contain a completed student entry form along with the artwork's title and artist statement. Entries must follow all Reflections Program Official Participation Rules.
Where can I find Entry Forms and Participation Rules?
All Reflections Entry Forms and Participation Rules are available for students to pick up at the BDJH Library or download at the buttons at the top of this page.
Download Entry Form
How can parents support their students?
- Make sure your children's submission adheres to the rules.
- Support your child in working independently (done with minimal supervision) to create an original piece of art.
- Ensure your child articulates and explains how their artwork relates to the theme on the Artist's Statement located on the entry form.
Theme: What My Culture Means to Me • PTA.org/Reflections
