2023-2024 Results:
A Huge Congratulations to KRIYA MAGESH who received "Overall Award of Excellence" at Council level & has moved to the Texas PTA level judging.
Congrats to these seven Rice Ravens that moved to the Council Level for the Reflections Contest:
| Rice Raven Participant | Grade | Category | Council Award |
| Kriya Magesh | 7 | Literature | Overall Award of Excellence |
| Isabella Chao | 7 | Visual Arts | Award of Excellence |
| Dhyani Thakkar | 8 | Literature | Award of Merit |
| Samvarth Seegehalli | 8 | Literature | Honorable Mention |
| Saniyah Mazumder | 8 | Literature | Honorable Mention |
| Aditya Roy | 6 | Visual Arts | Honorable Mention |
Congratulations to the Rice Ravens below who received School Level Awards:
| Rice Raven Participant | Grade | Category | Title of Work | School Award |
| Kriya Magesh | 7 | Literature | A Touch of Gold | Award of Excellence |
| Isabella Chao | 7 | Visual Arts | Ocean of Hope | Award of Excellence |
| Dhyani Thakkar | 8 | Literature | Journey of Unwavering Curiosity | Award of Excellence |
| Samvarth Seegehalli | 8 | Literature | Journey of Hope | Award of Excellence |
| Saniyah Mazumder | 8 | Literature | Build As Much As You Break | Award of Excellence |
| Aditya Roy | 6 | Visual Arts | Hope Gives Strength | Award of Excellence |
| Aaditya Patel | 8 | Visual Art | Helping Hand | Award of Merit |
| Vihan Bhatia Rao | 6 | Literature | I am helpful because | Award of Merit |
| Vihan Bhatia Rao | 6 | Literature | I am helpful because | Award of Merit |
| Grace Segond | 6 | Visual Art | The Beauty of Nature | Award of Merit |
| Dhyani Thakkar | 8 | Music Composition | In the Awakening of Hope | Award of Merit |
| Uma Vemulapalli | 7 | Visual Art | I have My Reasons | Award of Merit |
| Wanni Zhu | 7 | Dance Choreography | Blossom | Award of Merit |
REFLECTIONS 2023-2024 Reflections Theme:
"I am Hopeful Because..."
Submitted by Alice Meko, from Hampton Cove Elementary PTA in Alabama
Art Entry Deadline is:
November 3, 2023!
Plan your projects now. It's never too early to start!
Reflections has been a staple arts program in many schools for over 50 years. Through the efforts of our Local PTAs, millions of students have found a creative outlet in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts.
With positive recognition as the focus of this program, rather than competition, students of all ages and abilities can experience the benefits of creative expression and help in finding their own voice in telling their unique story.
Started in 1969 by Mary Lou Anderson, then Colorado PTA President, Reflections has grown to be one of the largest nationwide programs of its kind, with more than 200,000 students participating annually.
Categories Include:
Literature
Fiction or nonfiction, prose, poetry, drama, or short story.
(must not exceed 2,000 words or 8 ½ x 11 inches)
Visual Arts
Original print, drawing, painting, collage, photographic collage, metal etching or punch work, fiber work, or computer-generated artwork.
(must be flat, not more than 3/8 inches thick, maximum size 24 x 30 inches including a mat)
Photography
Original black-and-white or color image, single print or collage.
(maximum size 11 x 14 inches including a mat)
Musical Composition
Voice, instruments or a combination of both, with or without lyrics.
(maximum time 5 minutes, a CD recording of a performance of the composition should be submitted.)
Dance Choreography
Original dance choreographed by the student with up to 3 dancers.
(maximum time 5 minutes, should be submitted on a CD or DVD)
Film Production
Original work, animation, narrative, documentary, experimental, computer-generated
(no PowerPoint, maximum time 5 minutes, CD or DVD)
Reflections is always a PTA Member benefit!
The student or at least one person from their primary household must be a current member of the Local PTA/PTSA where the student is participating. Each Local PTA/PTSA may determine a date by which the member must join.
Entry Forms and Rules:
Students should download the Program Rules to ensure their art meets the requirements for each art category. Each entry must be accompanied by a completed Student Entry form.
(Be sure to read the rules in each category and pay attention to your artist statement explaining your work).
Find out more at:
https://www.txpta.org/reflections
Questions: reflections@riceravenspta.org
ABOUT REFLECTIONS
Plano ISD promotes a program called REFLECTIONS every year - you've most likely heard of it. This program is all about creative thinking and offers students opportunities to display their creativity in visual arts, photography, literature, dance choreography, film production, and music composition.
Once we are into the swing of the new school year, students often want to participate in this program but just don't have the time. This might be the perfect long-term project for the summer. We know we have so many talented students and we hope that by giving you the details of next year's program, in advance, we might have lots more entries.
For more details, program rules and examples go to:
Rice & PISD Resources
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