The PTA Reflections Program is kicking off Sept. 6 and this is a great chance for your budding artist/writer/photographer/actor/orator to show off their skills.
This year's theme is "Accepting Imperfection," a great mantra we could all take to heart! The kickoff marks the official start when students can begin to work on their submissions.
Workshops are scheduled in the HSES Cafeteria from 7:10 to 7:40 a.m. Sept. 10, 11, 18 and 19. These are interactive sessions for students and parents. Students can start brainstorming and working on their projects with guidance and support from other volunteers.
Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-created theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.
This year's theme of "Accepting Imperfection" came from contest winner Paige Opaska, an 8th-grader from San Antonio, Texas, who said it is a reminder to herself that mistakes are welcome because they are a part of being human.
"Our flaws are as much a part of us as our strengths, so being imperfect should be perfect enough for us.”
The submission deadline is Oct. 9. Students can advance from school level to county, state and national until a final winner is announced. Categories include: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts. Students submit their original works of art in one or all of the available arts categories and participate in the appropriate division for their grade: Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Accessible Arts* (All grades welcome).
The PTA is looking for volunteers for workshop dates in 30-minute increments. Sign up at the link here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAD2FAAFD0-50916210-reflections?useFullSite=true#/.
