Reflections Contest
Entry Deadline: November 10, 2023
What is Reflections?
Reflections is a National PTA cultural arts recognition program that helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas; develop artistic literacy; increase confidence and creativity; develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills; and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful not only in school, but in life. Students in pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a theme.
The 2023/2024 theme is “I am hopeful because…”
Students submit their completed works of art in one, or all, of the available arts categories:
- Art
- Dance Choreography
- Film Production
- Literature
- Music Composition
- Photography
Visual Arts. While the primary focus of Reflections is a celebration of creativity and the arts, student artists receive positive recognition at their schools, and finalists move on to their council/region for review and recognition. Winning pieces are submitted to the El Paso Council PTA, usually at the end of November. Finalists then advance to Colorado State PTA, where Gold Award winners then advance to the National PTA round for judging. The contest happens in the fall at the school level. All students at MVE who submit an entry receive a special prize from the MVE PTA.
Have questions about the program? See our MVE FAQ's below.
See the student packet below for more instructions and also the entry rules.
Committee Chair: Adri Murdoch chadandadri@aol.com or 801-549-8371
Want to volunteer with this program? Email us at mveptateam@gmail.com
Last Year's MVE winners!
3rd Round - State Reflections Winners:
We had two MVE students win prizes at the State level, and one moved on to Nationals! Vivan (2nd Grade) won a SILVER award for K-2nd grade Visual Arts; Mia (5th Grade) won a GOLD award for 3rd-5th grade Visual Arts and advanced to the National level! Congratulations to Vivian and Mia!!! Below are photos from the Colorado PTA Reflections Awards Ceremony!
2nd Round - Regional Reflections Winners:
Congratulations to the following students for placing at Regionals and moving on to State:
- Adilynn (3rd grade) - 1st place in Dance Choreography
- Madalynn (3rd grade) - 3rd place in Literature
- Alina (3rd grade) - 3rd place in Music Composition
- Emmalyn (5th grade) - 1st place in Photography
- Nahla (5th grade) - Honorable Mention in Visual Arts
- Madalynn (3rd grade) - 1st place in Visual Arts
- Mia (5th grade) - 2nd place in Visual Arts
- Lucas (5th grade) - 3rd place in Visual Arts
- Vivian (2nd grade) - 2nd place in Visual Arts
1st Round - Mountain View Reflections Winners:
Primary Awards - grades K-2nd Visual Arts
- 1st Place - Tina (Kindergarten)
- 2nd Place - Jax (2nd Grade)
- 3rd Place - Vivian (2nd Grade)
- Honorable Mention - Corrie (2nd Grade)
- Honorable Mention - Isaac (2nd Grade)
Intermediate Awards - grades 3-5 Visual Arts
- 1st Place - Madalynn (3rd Grade)
- 2nd Place - Lucas (5th Grade)
- 3rd Place - Mia (5th Grade)
- Honorable Mention - Kendyl (4th Grade)
- Honorable Mention - Nahla (5th Grade)
Dance Choreography
- 1st Place - Adilynn (3rd Grade)
Music Composition
- 1st Place - Alina (3rd Grade)
Photography
- 1st Place - Emmalyn (5th Grade)
Literature
- 1st Place - Madalynn (3rd Grade)