State Reflections Network
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Join National PTA and fellow State Reflections leaders by opting into our growing State Reflections Network! The State Reflections Network provides members shared learning opportunities and the latest updates and reminders from National PTA.
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State Reflections Network Meetings
Members of our State Reflections Chair Network are encouraged to join these meetings to share and receive helpful information throughout the Reflections program.The webinars and recorded conversations will be posted back to this site.
You can join from your computer, tablet, or smartphone or dial into the meeting Toll Free using the access codes provided. If you have never used GoToMeeting before, do a quick systems check to ensure your access to the meeting.
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- How to launch your statewide program
Jul. 17, 2019 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
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Phone Number: 1 877 309 2073
Access Code: 220-484-405
- How to support local program participation
Aug. 27, 2019 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
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Phone Number: 1 877 309 2073
Access Code: 276-378-773
- How to support and participate in National Arts and Humanities Month
Sept. 19, 2019 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
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Phone Number: 1 877 309 2073
Access Code: 966-657-381
- How to prepare for state-level judging
Nov. 19, 2018 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
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Phone Number: 1 877 309 2073
Access Code: 421-583-173
- How to submit state winners to the national level
Jan. 27, 2020 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
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Phone Number: 1 877 309 2073
Access Code: 572-692-709
Calendar
April 2019
April 1, 2019 - Mary Lou Anderson ArtsEd Grant Opens
These matching grants increase access to learning opportunities in the literary, media, visual and/or performing arts for at-risk or under-served audiences. For more information, check out PTA.org/Reflections/ArtsEdTools
April State Reflections Network Newsletter
Catch up on important dates and information found in our April newsletter here.
May 2019
May 1, 2019 - National Awards Announced
After national-level review by nearly 50 esteemed arts professionals across the country, over 200 national awardees receive designation from National PTA. Stay tuned on May 1 to hear who will be named National Awardees for the Reflections program year: Heroes Around Me
May State Reflections Network Newsletter
Catch up on important dates and information found in our May newsletter here.
June 2019
June 20 – 23, 2019 - National PTA Convention & Expo
We will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Reflections and our amazing student winners at the 2019 National PTA Convention in Columbus, OH. Register here.
June 30, 2019 - Mary Lou Anderson ArtsEd Grant Closes
For more information, check out PTA.org/Reflections/ArtsEdTools
July 2019
Jul. 17, 2019 - State Reflections Network Meeting
Join us to learn how you can launch your Reflections program year with success!
August 2019
Aug. 27, 2019 - State Reflections Network Meeting
Join us to learn how you can support local Reflections program participation!
September 2019
September 8-14, 2019 - National Arts in Education Week
Encourage Local PTAs to REGISTER and start their Reflections programs during National Arts in Education Week. Have fun announcing this year's theme, Look Within. Also, remember to utilize National PTA's ArtsEd resources!
September 19, 2019 - State Reflections Network Meeting
Join us to learn how you can support and participate in National Arts and Humanities Month in October!
October 2019
National Arts and Humanities Month
Encourage Local PTAs to host opportunities for ALL students to participate in Reflections. Also, remember to utilize National PTA's ArtsEd resources!
October 1, 2019 - Annual Theme Search Contest
Launch your call for student theme submissions to select the 2021-2022 Reflections theme. Learn more about our annual Theme Search Contest below.
November 2019
November 19, 2019 - State Reflections Network Meeting
Join us to learn how to prepare for state level judging.
December 2019
December 1, 2019 - National Deadline for Theme Search Submissions
Each state may submit up to five themes to the annual Theme Search Contest. Email submissions to Reflections@PTA.org.
January 2020
National PTA Reflections Student Arts Showcase and Exhibit (Date TBD)
The national winners for the 2018-2019 Reflections program year Heroes Around Me, along with their families, are invited to attend the annual exhibition in Washington, DC. Tune into our PTA Live and consider hosting a watch party to celebrate these amazing students!
January 27, 2020 - State Reflections Network Meeting
Join us to learn how to submit state winners to national level.
February 2020
February 1, 2020 - National PTA Registration Closes
PTAs at all levels (Local, Council, Region, District and State) are encouraged to REGISTER for Reflections at PTA.org/Reflections by February 1. While optional, PTAs that register are helping to show the wide reach of the Reflections program. Last year, we registered over 5,000 PTAs. Together, let’s beat that number this year! Please consider posting the REGISTRATION LINK to your state Reflections website.
March 2020
March 1, 2020 - National Deadline for Reflections Submissions
Submit up to 30 entries to the national level using the Student Entry Portal. For details, please refer to your State Leader's Guide.
Annual Theme Search Contest
Students can participate in the annual Theme Search Contest according to State PTA Reflections Program guidelines. Every year, one winning student's theme is selected by a team of National PTA volunteers. The student winner receives $100 and recognition in National PTA's awards celebration program booklet. Use the Theme Search Template to encourage your Local PTAs to participate.
Look Within is the winning theme for the 2019-2020 program year, submitted by Enashele Campbell, a Kindergartner from H. Guy Child Elementary PTA in Ogden, UT!
Congratulations to the winner of our 2020-2021 annual Theme Search Contest, Rylee Stier, a 1st Grader from Burney Elementary School in Burney, California. The 2020-2021 Reflections theme will be I Matter Because... Congratulations again to Rylee and California State PTA!