FCPTA Reflections

What is Reflections?

Reflections is a national arts recognition program sponsored by the PTA (Parent Teacher Association) and being run for the past 50+ years. The program encourages students to explore their creativity through various artistic disciplines, including visual arts, music composition, dance choreography, literature and film production.

Each year, the Reflections program has a different theme that students are invited to interpret through their artwork. The program provides students with an opportunity to express themselves, gain recognition for their talents, and develop their artistic skills. The same artwork is judged at the local unit or school, council, district, state, and national levels, with awards given at each level. Submissions are judged based on creativity, artistic technique, and how well they reflect the theme or their interpretation.

Theme

This year's theme is "Accepting Imperfection..."

Categories: Students can submit work in six categories:

Visual Arts
Music Composition
Dance Choreography
Literature
Film Production
Photography

Eligibility: The program is open to students of all grade levels, typically from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

How to Participate: Interested students usually need to submit their artwork through their school's PTA. Information about deadlines, rules, and submission procedures can typically be found through the PTA or school communications. Detailed rules can be found here.

Why Reflections? Benefits for Students:

Provides an outlet for self-expression.
Engages the critical thinking skills of the students.
Encourages the development of various artistic skills.
Builds confidence through recognition of talent.
Offers a platform for students to showcase their work.
Why not?! Art makes everyone happy!!

2024-2025 Reflections

Photos from the Ceremony:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/7mRKA2EnLak1xaHe9

Video:

https://fb.watch/wm9ysIBb2-/

Brochure:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s8IKIYEd2iRouWi8Q1wCJjDeHqH_KKgW/view?usp=sharing

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We have 6 entries from FUSD that would be displayed during the California State PTA Convention in May! Please visit Ontario and check out the displays if you are able to.

Jan 2025 Update

For the year 2024-2025, FUSD had a whopping 1220 entries in its 28 PTA schools. Of these, 220 entries made it to the Fremont Council! Out of these 220 entries, 32 entries made it to the Peralta District. And of these 32 entries, 18 entries are moving forward to the State and 5 entries received Award of Merit. This year Peralta gave out 2 types of awards, The Award of Merit and Award of Excellence. Award of Merit, is for artwork that was in contention to move forward. The Award of Excellence is for pieces that are moving forward to the State Reflections program.

Award of Excellence Entries: ( These entries are moving forward to the California State PTA Reflections)

Dance Choreography:

Vanya, Steven Millard Elementary, Primary Division
Raihan, Parkmont Elementary, Intermediate Division
Shreya, Centerville Middle, Middle School Division
Kaitlyn, Washington, High School Division

Film Production:

Vanya, Steven Millard Elementary, Primary Division
Neerav, Warm Springs Elementary, Intermediate Division
Sahana, American High School, High School Division

Literature:

Baahuleya, Mattos Elementary, Accessible Arts Division
Aadhyan, Steven Millard Elementary, Primary Division

Music Composition:

Mason, Parkmont Elementary, Intermediate Division
Anushree, Thornton Middle, Middle School Division

Photography:

Baahuleya, Mattos Elementary, Accessible Arts Division
Kritarth, Hirsch Elementary, Primary Division
Shreya, Washington High School, High School Division

Visual Arts:

Baahuleya, Mattos Elementary, Accessible Arts Division
Eshaan, Parkmont Elementary, Primary Division
Andrew, Brookvale Elementary, Intermediate Division
Sahasra, John M. Horner Jr. High, Middle School Division

Award of Merits:

Dance Choreography:

Ashvik, James Leitch Elementary, Primary Division

Literature:

Radha, Mattos Elementary, Intermediate Division
Shreya, Washington High School, High School Division

Photography:

Vennela, John M. Horner Jr. High, Middle School Division

Visual Arts:

Daniel, Irvington High School, High School Division

For the year 2024-2025, FUSD had a whopping 1220 entries in its 28 PTA schools. Of these, 220 entries made it to the Fremont Council! FCPTA gave out 3 types of awards, The Award of Excellence, the Rising Star Award and the Award of Merit. The Rising Star Award is unique to FCPTA and has been traditionally given for artwork that is exceptional and narrowly missed making it to the next level. Award of Excellence is for pieces that are moving forward to the Peralta District. All participants are recognized with an Award of Merit for their wonderful creative artwork. Congratulations to all the participants!! May you continue to thrive and always have art in your lives!