2020 – 2021 NJPTA State Winners
PDF Version – 2020 – 2021 NJPTA Reflections Winners
The 2020-21 Reflections Theme is “I Matter Because…” Click here to read the 2020-21 Local Leaders Guide to Reflections.
2020 2021 NJ Reflections Student Entry Form
2020 2021 NJ Reflections Student Packet
If you have any questions regarding the Reflections Program or any issues due to COVID-19, please contact Nancy Merrill at nmerrill@njpta.org.
New Jersey PTA is pleased to announce that 27 entries for the 2019-2020 Reflections program advanced to National PTA for the next level of judging. Congratulations to these students! You can read the complete list of advancing entries by clicking here.
The National PTA Reflections program is PTA’s cornerstone arts program. It was developed in 1969 by Colorado’s PTA President, Mary Lou Anderson, to encourage students to explore their talents and express themselves. The PTA Reflections program was described by Mary Lou as “almost too simple”. That simplicity – of asking children to express themselves artistically based on a common theme – is the foundation of this long-standing program.
The PTA Reflections Program has inspired millions of students to reflect on the current year’s theme. Each year, students in Grades Pre-K through 12 are recognized for bringing that theme to life through dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts.
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
The students submit artwork to their Local PTAs. The work is judged and the winning entries advance to the County level for judging. After that, it is onto the State level for the next round. The TOP State Award winners then advance to the National level for judging, so exciting!
Here on this page you will find everything you need to run a successful Reflections program at your school. Feel free to contact the NJPTA , njpta@njpta.org with any questions or to share your successes!
