Please submit your application between October 1, 2024, and November 1, 2024.
Reflections is a National PTA sponsored arts recognition program that encourages artistic expression. The Reflections theme for 2024-2025 "Accepting Imperfection". Students are challenged to use their imagination to create a film, song, artwork, photograph, poem, short story or dance routine. Students can enter as many times as they would like in as many categories as they would like.
Homestead has a wide array of talented students! We hope to see high participation in the program this year.
Texas PTA has made Reflections a member benefit. At least one person from the student’s primary household must be a current member of their local PTA no later than October 31st. If you are unsure if you are a member or need financial assistance, please contact Jillian Netherland at reflections@homestead-pta.org or go to My Account in the header then My Forms and fill out the PTA Form to join now. Memberships are renewed each year beginning in August.
Art Categories Include:
- Dance Choreography - Original dance choreographed by the student
- Film Production - Original work of fiction or non-fiction in animation, narrative, documentary, experimental, computer-generated, or multimedia
- Literature – Original fiction or non-fiction in prose, poetry, drama, reflective essay or short story
- Music Composition - Original composition using voice and/or instruments in a cappella, blues, choral, country, hip hop, jazz, Latin, orchestral, pop, R&B, rock or any other style
- Visual Arts - Original print, drawing, painting, collage, metal etching, punch work, fiber work, or computer-generated artwork
- Photography - Original photograph in black and white or color
Visit the Texas PTA Reflections Gallery to see example of entries from last year.
Entry forms and general rules:
- Student Program Rules Packet English Spanish
- Student Entry Form English Spanish
Mark your calendar for October 1st and check back on this page to find the link for submitting your work. In the meantime, feel free to start planning your amazing project! Don’t forget to include the completed entry form with your submission.
For questions about Homestead PTA Reflections, please email reflections@homestead-pta.org
For more information about the PTA Reflections Program such as awards, previous results, the theme search contest, etc., check out the following links:
Program Chair: Jillian Netherland
