Reflections Program

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2009-2010 THEME: "Beauty Is..."

The PTA Reflections Program is an annual program that challenges students to create art, inspired by a specific theme, and provides opportunities for students to receive positive recognition for their artistic efforts. At CMES, students in preschool through grade 5 can participate in this program by submitting their works of art in one or all of the six areas noted below. Click on the area name for a description of the area and specific rules for submissions.

AREAS OF PARTICIPATION


®	Dance Choreography
¸	Film Production
¨	Literature
¯	Musical Composition
µ	Photography
Ÿ	Visual Arts (which includes art forms such as drawing, painting, print making & collage)

GENERAL INFORMATION .


<DUE DATE:		October 30, 2009
<GENERAL RULES:		General Student Rules, as well as the rules applying to the specific area of art must be adhered.
<ENTRY FORM:		All participants are required to complete and sign the Student Entry Form (form in Spanish is also available).
<CONTACT PERSON:		Questions should be addressed to Maureen MacFarland-Krainaker at 301-874-6123 or mackrank@aol.com.

A WORD TO PARENTS

As with any student activity, parent involvement and support are very important. But parents must remember that student artists need to be responsible for their own work. Children must make their own decisions about what to create and what to enter in the Reflections Program. By producing their own literature, musical compositions, photographs, films, dance routines, and visual artwork, children learn about the arts and, more importantly, they learn about themselves. Students should simply do their best; crooked lines, incorrect musical notes, or misspelled words do not disqualify anyone. Also, please keep in mind that submissions need to be original work created specifically for participation in this year's Reflections Program (eg., work created for other purposes cannot be used). PTA's Reflections Program helps parents encourage the creativity and continuous self-discovery process of their children. Supporting the Reflections Program is one way you can support the arts in your home, school and community.