Reflections Art Program : "I Belong!"

Does your child love to create? Encourage them to share their talents in the National PTA Reflections Program, a nationwide arts recognition program provided by the NPTA with support from NCPTA and our local PTA chapters that celebrates student creativity.  
Reflections invites all Carpenter Elementary students to imagine, create, and belong.
🌟 Why Participate?
Reflections is a chance for students to explore their creativity and express themselves around a meaningful theme as well as possibly gain recognition at the school, county, state, and even national levels!
📅 Key Dates
Submissions Open on Wednesday, September 10.
Submissions Deadline is Friday, October 10, 2025 at 11:59pm (No entries will be accepted after this time.)
✅ How to Participate
All entries must reflect this year’s theme — “I Belong!” Think about what that means to you. Where do you feel most accepted, understood or safe?  Who makes you feel like you're part of something? When do you feel most true to yourself?
Then, create an original work of art that fits in one of the following six categories and submit it using the link below: 
💃🏻 Dance Choreography
🎥 Film Production
📖 Literature
🎵 Music Composition
📸 Photography
🎨 Visual Arts
Each student is allowed to submit ONE entry (in total), and if multiple entries are submitted, only the first submission will be considered and the other(s) whether within the same category or another will not be reviewed/accepted.
📢Know Your Division:
PRIMARY (PreK-Grade 2) 
INTERMEDIATE (Grades 3-5)
‼️Follow the Rules
All entries must meet State and National PTA guidelines. Full rules and forms are here: https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections
Please note that parents/guardians can help by recording or assisting with the submission process, but the work of art should be created by the student.
⚠️ Avoid Disqualification
Carefully follow all rules and entry requirements. 
Check the Artist’s Statement (must be relevant to the theme and under 100 words).
Correct file formats and naming conventions are required.
👉How to Apply and Enter:
Complete this Google Form: https://forms.gle/otDvA3By6xPZP7M96 
❓Questions?
Email PTA Reflections Chair Pamela Markley at [email protected]