Reflections Art Program
Reflections has been a staple arts program in many schools for over 50 years. Through the efforts of our Local PTAs, millions of students have found a creative outlet in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts.
With positive recognition as the focus of this program, rather than competition, students of all ages and abilities can experience the benefits of creative expression and help in finding their own voice in telling their unique story.
Started in 1969 by Mary Lou Anderson, then Colorado PTA President, Reflections has grown to be one of the largest nationwide programs of its kind, with more than 200,000 students participating annually.
The Reflections program is open to all Texas students who meet the necessary requirements below:
Schools Supported by a Local PTA/PTSA:
Students must attend a school with a Local PTA/PTSA, or students must attend a school which is defined within the service area of a community-based Local PTA/PTSA; and
The student or at least one person from their primary household must be a current member of the Local PTA/PTSA where the student is participating. Each Local PTA/PTSA may determine a date by which the member must join.
Eligible students may enter any of the three art categories. Each entry must be the original work of one student and created specifically for the Reflections program based on the national theme; “I Will Change the World By”. Each entry must also conform to the guidelines developed by National PTA.
Parents should download the Program Rules to ensure their scholar art meets the requirements for each art category. Each entry must be accompanied by a completed Student Entry Form.
Explore the Arts and Express Yourself
This Year's Theme is Show Your Voice...
The annual Reflections theme is created by a student and selected two years in advance through our annual theme search contest. The 2022-23 Reflections theme is Show Your Voice! Submitted by Jason Yevin, from Salk/MacArthur PTSA in New York.
Start brainstorming now on which themes you plan to recommend next school year. Remember, there is no limit to how many themes you can enter.
Start dreaming up the 2024-2025 theme!
Reflections Theme Search Entry Form – Deadline to submit themes is November 5, 2022!
School of Excellence.
School of Excellence is a National PTA recognition program that supports and celebrates partnerships between PTAs and schools to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being for all students. This year Lake Ridge Elementary PTA has accepted the challenge and will be focus on programs and outreach to meet our Lake Ridge Community needs. If you would like to be apart of the committee, please reach out to our President for more information.
A Podcast for Parents, by Parents
PTA is working to ensure our public schools provide a high-quality and equitable education for every child to reach their full potential. Notes from the Backpack is a PTA podcast designed for millions of parents and the decisionmakers they influence.
Through the unique combination of expert, parent and educator guests, each episode features engaging conversations that offer real-life advice and ideas on how to support children’s learning and development—all in parent-friendly language.
Real Experts. Real Parents. Real Conversations.
ALL PRO DADS
All Pro Dads (APD), an exciting alliance of dads and dad-like positive influencers of our great students throughout the Cedar Hill ISD. CHISD All Pro Dads is an opportunity for male role models to connect with other men who are committed to the success of their child or children. These men not only positively influence their sons or daughters but their presence directly impacts other students as well.
PTA Spirit Nights
A Spirit Night is a fun time out with your fellow Permenter Longhorns! These events generally take place at a local restaurant, but can happen at any generous business looking to support our school. A Spirit Night accomplishes two things:
(1) Spirit Nights build community among Permenter families! When you attend a Spirit Night you are bound to run into classmates, meet friends in other classes and get to know families across many grade levels. Spirit Nights create an opportunity for parents to meet other parents and for kids to have fun with their friends outside of school.
(2) Spirit Nights raise money for the PTA! A portion of the evening’s proceeds go directly to the PTA and help run many of our programs.
Don’t be fooled by the name! Sometimes a business will host our event for the entire day, so keep a look out for announcements about Spirit Nights in BAND, Facebook, and monthly newsletters.
Fundraisers
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Get Connected & Volunteer Today!
At this time volunteers will not be allowed on the CHISD campuses until further notice. Please stay connected so you will know when volunteers are needed.
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