Do you enjoy art, or have an interest in writing, and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing
your inner artist with PTSA Reflections Program! The National PTA Reflections program is PTA’s
cornerstone arts program. RM students are encouraged to create original art in 6 categories (visual art,
photography, literature, film production, music composition and dance choreography) based on this
year’s theme: I Belong.

Students who participate in the Reflections program get an opportunity to explore the arts and culture,
develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills, and recognize themselves as artists. It offers
students the opportunity to earn local, state, and even national recognition for original artwork they
create in response to this year’s theme.

More information on categories for art submissions can be found here.

How Parents can help:

• Families can support their children’s participation by creating time and space for students to work on their entries, providing encouragement and needed materials.
• Entries should represent students’ unique creativity—adults are welcome to encourage students but are asked not to assist in any way with their interpretation of the theme or artistic expression. Appropriate accommodation for Special Artists is allowed.

For more information and inspiration, visit the Reflections webpage to view the virtual art gallery and to
learn more about prizes and scholarships. If you have any questions or would like help with supplies,
contact reflections@rmptsa.org.

Students interested in participating in Reflections should complete the RM Reflections Information and
Artwork Submission form by the submission deadline of Wednesday, December 17th.

We look forward to seeing our RM artists’ creativity and unique interpretations of the theme: I Belong.