PTSA Reflections
This year’s theme: What my culture means to me
Reflections is National PTA’s arts program, and every Alcott student can take part. Kids create something original around the theme and share a little about what it means to them.Questions? Reach out to Brittney Alves, our Reflections chair, at reflections@alcottptsa.org.Entries due Friday, Nov 6
by 11:59 PM · open to all Alcott students, K–5
How to enter
1
Make something
Create an original piece inspired by the theme. It should be your child’s own work, made this school year.
3
Upload it
Send in a photo or file of the work, the signed form, a title and a short artist statement (10 to 100 words) using our online entry form.
What you can enter
Visual Arts
Drawing, painting, collage, printmaking. Flat (2D) work only. Upload a clear photo or scan.
Photography
One original photo taken by your child. Upload the original image file.
Literature
A poem, story or essay your child wrote. Upload a PDF or Word document.
Good to know
- Kids can enter more than one category. Just submit a separate entry for each piece.
- K–2 and 3–5 are judged separately, and there’s an Accessible Arts division for students with disabilities.
- The upload form asks you to sign in with Google. If that doesn’t work for you, email your entry to reflections@alcottptsa.org.
- Please hang on to the original artwork. Pieces that move on may be displayed in January.
- Every student who enters gets a certificate.
Key dates
Nov 6
Entries due by 11:59 PM
Nov 9–13
Alcott judging
Jan 7
Council results announced
Jan 21–27
Council art show at the LWSD Resource Center
Questions? Email Brittney at reflections@alcottptsa.org.