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:
I am Hopeful Because.....
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 3, 2023
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.
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Special Artist (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 16th. Dance/Choreography, Film Production, and Musical Composition will need to be submitted digitally on a flash drive along with 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 2023-2024 Reflections Call for Entries Video (below).
2022-2023 Reflections Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2021-2022 Reflections Art program!
Last year's theme was "Show Your Voice!" and we had amazing submissions in Film Production, Literature, Photography, Dance, and Visual Arts.
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!!
Special thanks to Mrs. Evans, Mr. Greene, and Mrs. Adamo for their support of the program,
to our chair Elissa Crow and committee members: Dani Ferrigno and Laura Stier!
2021-2022 Reflections Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2021-2022 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 Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Stearns for their support of the program, to our chair Elissa Crow and committee members: Dani Ferrigno, Candace Goldstein, and Laura Stier!
