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Reflections Program
What is Reflections?
Participating in the National PTA Reflections Program is a chance for Wicoff students to explore their creativity, gain recognition, and express themselves through the arts. For over 50 years, this program has fostered an appreciation for the arts, allowing students to unleash their talents, think critically, and experience the joy of artistic expression. This year’s theme, “Accepting Imperfection,” encourages participants to celebrate flaws as part of their unique story.
Why Participate?
The Reflections program offers students the opportunity to:
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Unleash their creative talents and be inspired.
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Express themselves imaginatively through artwork.
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Experience the joy and fun of making art.
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Tap into critical thinking to create art inspired by the theme.
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Receive positive recognition for their original works.
2025-2026 Theme – “I Belong”
This year's theme is “I Belong!”, which invites students to explore what it means to feel included, valued, and connected. Belonging can happen in many places: at school, in a family, on a team, with friends, or in a community. It is not about being the same as others but about being accepted for who you are. Through art, students can share experiences of connection or exclusion, express the emotions tied to belonging, and show how differences make communities stronger. This theme encourages kids to think about the groups they are part of, celebrate the support those communities provide, and use creativity to express how belonging shapes their lives.
Arts Categories
Students have endless possibilities for interpreting
"Accepting Imperfection" across all arts categories:
Dance Choreography
Create original movement to express thoughts and ideas through styles like ballet, hip hop, or jazz, whether performing yourself or directing others.
Film Production
Write, direct, and edit your own film, using styles such as animation, narrative, or documentary to tell a unique story through original footage.
Literature
Express your thoughts through written words, whether in the form of prose, poetry, essays, or short stories, showcasing your personal creativity and storytelling skills.
Music Composition
Compose an original piece of music, using any style or instrument to express your ideas, and submit a recording of the work.
Photography
Capture your unique perspective through a photograph, using creative techniques with a camera to explore light, composition, and storytelling.
Visual Arts
Bring your vision to life by creating a visual work of art, whether through drawing, painting, sculpture, or digital art, to express your ideas in 2D or 3D form.
Submission Details
Deadline for Entries
All entries must be submitted to the Wicoff PTA Reflections Committee by November 21st, 2025.
How to Submit Your Work
Complete the Electronic Entry Form, and then upload your submission along with a scanned copy of the Reflections Entry Form to our Google Drive.
Eligibility to Participate
All Wicoff students are eligible, as long as there is at least one Wicoff PTA member in their household.
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Evaluation Process
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Students submit their original artwork to the Local PTA.
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A panel of volunteer teachers evaluates the entries based on artistic vision, originality, creativity, and how well the theme is portrayed.
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Winning entries advance from Local to County, State, and then National levels.
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All participants receive recognition, and awards are given for first, second, and third place winners.
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National award recipients will be notified by National PTA in May.