Willard PTA Reflections

Explore the arts and express yourself!

2020-2021 Theme: I Matter Because

PTA Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. Students of all grades and abilities may participate and explore the arts based on the 2020-2021 theme: I Matter Because...

Think about the theme, get creative!

Willard Wildcats of all ages and abilities are encouraged to submit original works of art in one or more of the following categories:

  • Dance Choreography

  • Literature

  • Music Composition

  • Photography

  • Film Production

  • Visual Arts

How to enter:

  • Step 1: Read the rules below for the category that interests you.

  • Step 2: Create art that best expresses the theme "I Matter Because..." - however YOU interpret that theme!

  • Step 3: Fill out entry form for each entry (each student may submit only one entry for each category).

  • Step 4: Email digital artwork (or screenshots or photographs of artwork) with entry form by October 26 to reflections@willardmagnetpta.org.

ENTRIES DUE: October 26, 2020

Please email all artwork with entry form to reflections@willardmagnetpta.org

To allow student artworks to be recognized and judged with the appropriate developmental age and skill levels in mind, the Reflections Program is organized by divisions.

Willard Students may enter in one of the following divisions:

  • Primary: TK – Grade 2

  • Intermediate: Grades 3-5

  • Special Artist: Students who identify as having a disability may enter in the Special Artist Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities.

Rules by Category

Students should view the Program Rules for their categories to ensure their art meets all of the requirements.

Click below to view the program rules by category:

About Reflections

PTA’s national Reflections Art Program has brought the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. And California State PTA and its members, families and students are on the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education.

Reflections encourages students of all ages to:

  • Unleash creative talents and be inspired

  • Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork

  • Experience the fun and joy of making art

  • Tap into critical thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme

  • Receive positive recognition for their original works of art

Artworks are submitted first to school-level PTAs, where they are first recognized and celebrated. School PTAs then choose a selection of entries to be judged by local PTA units, which are then sent on to councils and then districts for consideration. The final artworks submitted to California State PTA by districts are then considered for Outstanding Interpretation, Awards of Excellence or Awards of Merit. Outstanding Interpretation and Award of Excellence entries then go on to represent California in the final National PTA judging round.

State-level Award of Excellence honorees receive the opportunity to showcase their artwork at the California State PTA Convention; prizes including an Award of Excellence medal, certificate and a $100 savings bond presented on stage at convention; an expense-paid trip for the award-winning student and one parent/guardian to convention. National-level Award of Excellence honorees are recognized at the National PTA Convention, plus their artworks are featured in Reflections’ popular traveling national exhibit.

View the 2020 Reflections Award Recipients!

Willard PTA is an all volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports: Monthly Coffee with the Principal, Popsicle Social, Boohoo/Yahoo Breakfast for Kinder Parents, Fall Festival, Movie Nights, Restaurant Nights, Reflections Art Contest, Assemblies, Classroom Holiday Gifts, Student Holiday Books, Visit from Santa, Clothing for Students, Dr. Seuss - Read Across America Week, Running Club, Book Fair, Library Birthday Club, Used Book Sale, Read-a-thon, STEAM Club, Art Night/Reflections, Instructional Trips, Classroom Supplies, Library Support, ELAC/Parent Workshop, Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week and Luncheon, Yearbook, 5th Grade Commencement Snacks, Green Team Recycling Initiative E-waste, Campus Beautification Days and Improvements, Campus Emergency Supplies, Family Camping Trip, Valet Line, After School Activities, Student Council.