Reflections 2024-2025

Warwick PTA Reflections 2024-2025

Hello!

The 2024-2025 PTA Reflections program’s theme was "Accepting Imperfection" It was an opportunity to invite students to express their stories through various forms of art. Whether it's dance, film, poetry, music, photography, or visual arts, we encourage students to explore and showcase their creativity.

The Warwick PTA would like to extend a heartfelt “thank you” to all the students, parents, teachers, and PTA members for their support in making this year’s Reflections Program a great success. A special thank you goes to our dedicated judges for their time and effort in reviewing the 47 entries received this year.

We had a total of 15 Primary Grade (K-2nd) entries and 32 Intermediate Grade (3rd-5th) entries across the following categories:

Dance (2), Film (2), Literature (5), Music (1), Photography (3), and Visual Arts (35).

We are thrilled to announce the following recipients for their exceptional work:

Award of Excellence - Primary (K-2nd)
(These entries have moved on to the district level)

Aanav S. (Grade 2, Visual Arts)

Award of Excellence - Intermediate (3rd-5th)
(These entries have moved on to the district level)

Damayanthi A. (Grade 4, Dance)
Jacob G. (Grade 4, Filmography)
Mayukha S. (Grade 4, Literature)
Shikha K. (Grade 5, Music)
Juana S. (Grade 4, Photography)
Aarohi B. (Grade 5, Visual Arts)

Award of Merit - Primary (K-2nd)

Lingxia G. (Grade 2, Visual Arts)

Award of Merit - Intermediate (3rd-5th)

Vipul V. (Grade 5, Filmography)
Ira G. (Grade 5, Literature)
Mayukha S. (Grade 4, Photography)
Olivia L. (Grade 5, Visual Arts)

Honorable Mention - Primary (K-2nd)

Amaya S. (Kindergarten, Visual Arts)

Honorable Mention - Intermediate (3rd-5th)

Sumedh W. (Grade 4, Literature)
Kalash V. (Grade 5, Photography)
Nivaan S. M. (Grade 4, Visual Arts)

Special Award Recognitions:

Maximum Participation Student Award: Mayukha S. (Grade 4) – 3 entries
Maximum Participation Class Award: Tied with 6 entries each:
- Dr. Spencer's Class (Grade 4)
- Mr. Homen's Class (Grade 5)
Rising Star Award: Anjali B.j (Grade 5, Visual Arts)

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL! Go Wizards!

For details on this year’s Reflections program and recognized entries, please check out the presentation here.

Thank you once again to everyone for your participation and support!

Warm regards,

Warwick PTA - Reflections Team

Hello Warwick Families!

We're thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024-2025 PTA Reflections program! This year’s theme, "Accepting Imperfection" invites students to express their stories through various forms of art. Whether it's dance, film, poetry, music, photography, or visual arts, we encourage students to explore and showcase their creativity.

What is the Reflections Program?
The Reflections program provides a platform for students to be recognized and celebrated for their artistic achievements. Participation in the arts not only fosters creativity but also builds confidence and supports success in all areas of life.

Categories for Submission:
Students can submit their original works in one or more of the following categories:

Dance Choreography
Film Production
Literature
Music Composition
Photography
Visual Arts

Submission Deadline:

All entries must be submitted by Tuesday, October 15, 2024, by 8:00 PM.

For further questions, please reach out to us at reflectionsatwarwick@gmail.com

Ready to Submit?
Fill out the entry form here: Entry Form

Let’s celebrate creativity and showcase the incredible talents of our students!

Rules for Submission:

We have updated the rules for each category for 2024-2025! Please review the guidelines per category below, along with answers to some frequently asked questions.

Should I put my name on my Reflections artwork?
It is strongly recommended that Reflections reviews are blind—where judges only see basic entry information such as the title, artist statement, and, as necessary, the student’s age. As such, the student’s name and/or other identifying information should not be visible on or within the artwork that will be judged. Things to avoid include:

Adding credit scrolls in film entries
Recording introductions in a music entry recording
Providing a by-line in literature entries

Student information will be collected through the required Student Entry Form.

What are your guidelines on using technology and software to create entries?
Digital technology and/or software can be used to develop, enhance, and/or present an entry but may not provide the primary design and/or concept. Entrants must provide a brief description of the tools and methods used, including any generative elements. Additional state program requirements or exclusions may apply. Refer to your state’s Reflections website to ensure that you are participating in the program per their requirements.

Can a participant submit Reflections artwork created with a friend, teacher, and/or adult?
Reflections encourages and recognizes individual creativity, so entries must be the creative product of the student artist alone. National PTA will recognize only one student as the award recipient for an entry, and they should be the primary creator of the piece—especially the interpretation of the theme and the execution of the piece. Other individuals may appear in or perform in a student’s work, but help from an adult or collaboration with other students is not allowed. For specific questions regarding eligibility, refer to your state’s Reflections website to ensure that you are participating in the program per their requirements.

Can I submit an entry in a language other than English?
Students for whom English is not their first language may submit entries in their own language. However, an interpretive translation in English must accompany the entry. Translators should make every attempt to retain the same level of language and accuracy that is reflected in the student’s original work.

What are your guidelines on copyrighted materials?
The intention of the Reflections program is to encourage and showcase original artwork created by the student in response to the annual theme. Use of copyrighted material, including any copyrighted cartoon characters, copyrighted recorded music, or copyrighted photographs, stock images, or material downloaded from the internet, is not acceptable, except for the following:

Entries may include public places, well-known products, trademarks, or certain other copyrighted material as long as that copyrighted material is incidental to the subject matter of the piece and/or is a smaller element of a whole. The resulting work cannot try to establish an association between the student and the trademark/business/material or influence the purchase/non-purchase of the trademarked good.
If background music is used in dance choreography and film production entries, it must be cited on the entry form. Use the Additional Details field to cite the title, composer, performer, and/or the library or digital platform used. If certain details are not available, include as much general credit as possible to indicate that the materials are not the student's own creation.
Visual arts, photography, and film production entries may include portions of existing copyrighted works, such as photographs, magazine or digital media clippings, and/or text cut out of a newspaper, as long as those portions of copyrighted works are used to create a completely new and different work of art.

Rules by Category

For each entry the student must follow the rules for the specific category. Please note : For the visual arts and photography categories, in addition to submitting a digital copy of your work as part of the submission form, you are required to drop off the original piece at the school office on or before the deadline. Please ensure that your entry is mounted but not framed.