Explore the arts and express yourself...
Explore the arts and express yourself...
Embedded Files
Welcome to the CKMS PTA Reflections program! Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program that helps students pre-K through grade 12
explore their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas
develop artistic literacy by describing how their art relates to a theme
increase confidence
find a love for learning that will help them become more successful not only in school but in life.
Students create original works of art in response to a theme. The 2025-2026 Reflections theme is “I Belong!” CKMS Students may only submit entries through CKMS PTA. Only students that attend CKMS may participate.
Students may enter in one or more of the available arts categories. CKMS PTA is a no-council PTA. This means CKMS PTA winners will move on directly to Washington State PTA. Washington State PTA finalists who receive an “Outstanding Interpretation" award will advance to the National PTA round.
Entries are judged on creative ability and interpretation of the theme.
2026-2027 Theme Search
2026-2027 Theme Search
Art Categories
Art Categories
Accessible Arts
Accessible Arts
The National PTA accessible arts division is an option for students with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Generally, rules and guidelines within the special artists division are intended to ensure accessibility to the National PTA Reflections® program and are modeled after the guidelines outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Guidelines: Accessible Arts
Dance Choreography
Dance Choreography
Originally choreographed dance composition.
Film Production
Film Production
Original works, with or without sound, of animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or music video/film.
Literature
Literature
Original works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, prose, drama, short stories and lyrics.
Music Composition
Music Composition
Original musical composition, with or without words.
Photography
Photography
Color or black and white, included techniques: photogram, negative sandwich, and multiple exposure.
Visual Arts
Visual Arts
Drawing, painting in tempera, oil, acrylic, watercolor & t-shirt paints, computer generated art, two-dimensional collage, printmaking, needlework & leather tooling.
For students interested in submitting an entry and for parents, guardians, teachers, and staff interested in being a judge or a member of the Reflections committee that runs this program for our school,
Reflections Reminders
Here are high-level reminders for students and families to keep in mind while preparing to participate in Reflections:
Reflections prioritizes the student artist's interpretation of theme and entries should clearly show a connection to the theme "I Belong".
Student artists must create new, original artwork in response to the annual theme.
Entries must be the original work of one student only and only one student may be recognized for each entry on the national level.
More on our FAQ page.
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse