General Timeline

June 2018 – August 2018 Decide on your category. Take advantage of the summer months to get creative.

September 2018Be on the lookout for the following from your PTA: Student Entry form General requirements for each category Important dates for submission and celebration

reception

October 2018 Be prepared to submit artwork to your PTA. Make sure

it meets the requirements for that category (i.e. size). Ensure to submit your signed Student Entry form and

artist statement to your PTA by the deadline.

November 2018 Award of Excellence art from your PTA will be sent to

Harbor Council PTA for judging. Students (and their families) whose artwork advances

to this level are invited to attend an art reception at NMUSD on November 15th, 2018 at 530 PM – 7:30 PM.

January 2019 Award of Excellence art from Harbor Council PTA will

be sent to 4th District PTA for judging. Students (and their families) whose artwork advances

to this level are invited to attend an art reception at the end of January or early February 2019 at the Orange County Department of Education.

May 2019 Award of Excellence art from 4th District PTA will be

sent to the California State PTA for judging. Winning entries at State Level (Award of Excellence)

receive: Opportunity to showcase their artwork at CA State

PTA Convention Prizes such as a medal, certificate, $100 savings

bond

General Program Information for Students and Parents

Ensign PTASparking Imagination & Creativity

Participate in the 2018-2019Reflections Art Program!

Who is the Hero in Your Life?

It’s All About the Arts!

Middle School (Grades 6-8) Intermediate (Grades 3-5) Primary (Preschool – Grade 2)

Grade Divisions:

Visual Arts Music Composition Film Production Photography Literature Dance Choreography

Categories:

entry per category.}categories: {Only one Students may choose one or all of the available arts

theme, creativity and originality. will be judged for personal interpretation on the

Students create an original work inspired by the theme: “Heroes Around Me.” Students’ works

participate. sponsoring the program are invited to abilities attending PTA schools Students of all ages, grade levels and

Participation is Easy, Exciting and

Who Can Participate?

Benefits of Participating

Arts in Education are a long-standing priority for the PTA and are working to incorporate the arts into daily learning, which contributes to growth and education of the

The PTA’s Reflections Art Program encourages students of all ages, grade levels and abilities to:

Unleash creative talents and be inspired Express themselves imaginatively in their

artwork Experience the fun and joy of making art Tap into critical-thinking skills to create

art inspired by the annual theme Receive positive recognition for their

original works of art. Entering Reflections looks good on

We encourage you to unleash your talents by participating in this year’s Reflection Art Program, Heroes

PTA Mission StatementTo positively impact the lives of all children and families.