PTSA REFLECTIONS AT THE DON
The Reflections program provides opportunities for student recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life. Participate in the National PTA Reflections program and use your creativity to share your personal Reflections on this year’s theme:
Accepting Imperfection.....
Students that enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos are encouraged to participate in our Reflections Arts program! (You do NOT have to be a PTSA member to participate.)
Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts. Winners (the top 3 in each category) from Don Estridge will have the opportunity to advance to the district level, state, and event the national level! National Reflections winners are eligible for scholarships and are celebrated at the National PTA's Convention & Expo in June.
Entry Guidelines and Forms
Submission deadline: November 8, 2024
Students may submit completed original works of art in one, or all, of the available arts categories, based on the annual theme.
Important - Please review category specific guidelines via the links below.
- Dance Choreography (Spanish)
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Accessible Art (For students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 have the opportunity and accommodations they may need to participate in the program) (Spanish)
Each submission must include a completed Entry Form:
If a student submits multiple entries, they need to submit a separate entry form for each submission.
Students may drop submissions off at Student Services or the Front Office in the Reflections labeled box beginning the week of October 21st.
Dance/Choreography, Film Production, and Musical Composition will need to be submitted digitally on a flash drive attached to the completed form.
Questions? Please contact Elissa Crow, Don Estridge PTSA Reflections Chair: elissacrow@yahoo.com.
To See National judging criteria and Reflections winners from last year (for inspiration!) go to: https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections/awards and
watch National PTA's 2024 Reflections Virtual Arts Showcase (below).
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PRIOR YEARS' REFLECTIONS WINNERS
2023-2024 Reflections Winners
Congratulations to Don Estridge's winners of the Reflections Art program!
The theme was "I am Hopeful Because..." and we had amazing submissions
in Film Production, Literature, Photography, and Visual Arts.
Don Estridge advanced 11 students' original works of art to compete at the county level.
7 of those students won at the county level and advanced to states.
Don once again had the highest number of middle school winners at the district level and the highest number of entries across ALL middle schools in the state!!
We also had one of our talented students, Lenny Hanisko, win the top award for literature in the state and receive an award of merit at the National level!
2022-2023 Reflections Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the Reflections Art program!
The theme was "Show Your Voice!"
Don Estridge advanced 13 students' original works of art to compete at the county level.
12 of those students won at the county level and advanced to states.
Don had the highest number of entries across all middle schools in the state!!
2021-2022 Reflections Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the Reflections Art program!
Last year's theme was "I Will Change the World By".
Don Estridge advanced 14 students' original works of art to compete at the county level.
12 of those students won at the county level and were eligible to advance to states.
Special thanks to all the teachers for their support of the program!
