Reflections | Louisiana PTA

2023-24 Reflections Winners!

Congratulations to the Louisiana PTA winners of the 2023-24 Reflections Program, Kiki's Red Ribbon Poster Contest, and the Reflections Theme Search. There are 126 winners! LAPTA is traveling to Caddo Parish on May 6 & 7 and to St. Tammany parish on May 13 & 14 to deliver the awards and a gift to the winners. Here are the winner lists for Reflections, Kiki's Red Ribbon Poster Contest, and Reflections Theme Search.

Scroll through the document to see all winners.

2026-27 Reflections Theme Search Entry

The search is on for a future Reflections theme! Help National PTA pick the theme that will spark fun and creativity for a future Reflections program! The student who submits the final winning entry for National PTA will receive a $100 prize. We’re looking for the most original theme ideas. This means past themes and duplicate submissions will not be considered.

Enter Your Theme Now

Check out the past winning themes to make sure not to duplicate past themes.

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2024-25 Reflections Contest

The PTA Reflections program provides students with opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boosts student confidence. Visual and performing arts naturally align with established Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) goals.

Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 nationwide create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. Approaching its 55th year, this program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.

The 2024-25 Reflections theme is "Accepting Imperfection."

Step 1: Register with LAPTA

Local PTA Units first register their unit. LAPTA has Zoom training sessions to get everyone confident in running the Reflections Program for their PTA. The PTA unit chooses which art categories will be offered to their students: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts.

REQUIRED Registration with LAPTA

National PTA tracks participation in the Reflections Program. Please also register with National PTA here.

Students must participate in their Grade Category: Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), or Special Artist (students of all ages with an ADA Section 504). Students with the ADA Section 504 may enter in the Special Artist Division or the grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities.

The Local PTA Unit submits their winners to LAPTA by January 27, 2025. Please set your deadlines earlier to give yourself enough time to pick your winners. All winners are submitted through an online portal. Local Units must be Actively Affiliated with LAPTA by October 31, 2024, for their students to participate.

Step 2: View the Reflections Introduction PowerPoint

Please view the Reflections Introduction PowerPoint or you can view the PDF of the slides. This is the first place to get started with the Reflections Program.

Reflections Introduction PowerPoint

Reflections Introduction PDF

Step 3: Promote & Recruit

PROMOTE

Celebrate the National Arts in Education Week which begins the second Sunday in September and the National Arts and Humanities Month in October. Also, personalize the Reflections flyers and materials. Scan the Reflections Celebration Guide PDF for ideas.

BAND APP

BAND is an all-in-one group communication app that can help make managing your Reflections program easier and more impactful. Visit PTA.org/Reflections/StartYourProgram to find the "BAND and Your Reflections Program" resource and learn about the many features BAND has to offer, including file sharing, chat rooms and posts.

Recruit Volunteers

Recruit Volunteers for your Reflections Committee and delegate tasks to promote the program, coordinate judging, and host celebration events.

Download Celebration Guide

Step 4: Customize and Distribute

Edit program materials to include available arts categories for participation, program deadlines, directions for submitting entries, distribute to program participants, student entry forms, and category rules. Include additional details in the student materials like contact information, packaging instructions (e.g., physical vs. digital), and additional rules for student eligibility.

Each student needs to use the Student Entry Form. Before distributing to students, fill out the top section with the PTA's information. If your PTA is not including all art categories, email Louisiana PTA for a customized graphic.

Download Promo Flyer

Download Student Entry Form Packet

Timeline: Deadline January 27, 2025

Register your Reflections Program Leader with LAPTA at https://form.jotform.com/231397127809160.
LAPTA accepts entries in all six Arts Categories. The Local PTA Unit decides which Arts Categories their students can enter: Dance Choreography, Literature, Visual Arts, Film Production, Music Composition, and Photography.
Eligible Local PTA Units can submit three (3) entries from each Arts Category per Grade Division to LAPTA for judging at the state level. If your school has more than one Grade Division, you may submit three entries for each of those separate divisions. Grade Divisions are Primary (Pre-K to Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), and Special Artist (All grades).
The Student Entry Portal link will be shared as soon as it is received from National PTA. This is the platform LAPTA use to accept entries. Guidance on how to use the portal will be provided.
LOCAL UNIT ENTRY DEADLINE is Monday, January 27, 2025.
Local Units must be Actively Affiliated with LAPTA by January 1, 2025, for student entries to be accepted for judging by LAPTA.