Reflections

2024-2025 School Year Reflections Theme: 

“Accepting Imperfection….”

Deadline: December 3rd, 2024

EXPLORE THE ARTS, AND EXPRESS YOURSELF!

We want ALL Matthew Whaley students to unleash their creative superpowers and create wonderful original works of art this fall. All MW students are encouraged to participate in the MW PTA Reflections Arts Contest. 

The art contest includes six categories:

Dance Choreography | Film Production | Literature

Music Composition | Photography | Visual Art

Did you know that Legos, Jewelry, Collages, Fashion Design and even kites and wind chimes fall under the Visual Arts category? The sky is the limit!

Did you know you can enter in one, two or all the six categories?

How to Enter

Students have two options to submit their reflection entries: 

(1) use the online form (https://forms.gle/ouP8My6fd9K2dvYh6

or 

(2) email a submission to MWPTA (mwespta@gmail.com) by the December 3 rd deadline.


For emailing, follow the following steps:

1. Download the Reflections entry form in English  or Spanish

2. Fill out the student information section only. The form must be hand-signed by both the student and a parent/guardian.

3. The student must submit a digital photo of the original artwork as a visual reference for the judges.

4. The student or parent/guardian should email the signed entry form and digital artwork together in a single message to mwespta@gmail.com with the student’s name, grade, and category in the email subject line.


Good luck to all contestants. We look forward to your art!

Reflections National Arts Contest

Students in Pre-K through grade 12 are invited to create theme-based artwork in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography or visual arts. Membership in Virginia PTA provides the opportunity to participate in the National PTA Reflections Arts Contest. This competition encourages students to explore the arts and express themselves by providing positive recognition for their artistic efforts. Since it was founded in 1969 by Mary Lou Anderson, millions of students have benefited from this program.

Find out more on the Virginia PTA website https://vapta.org/reflections-main/

Refelctions PTA Website 2024-2025.docx