MANN PTSA

REFLECTIONS PROGRAM

2025-2026 Theme: "I Belong"

Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films or taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist in the PTA Reflections contest! Reflections is a national PTA arts recognition program that helps students explore their own ideas around a theme, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and explore and express their voice through art! The 2025-2026 Theme is ‘I Belong!’ Participation is encouraged for Mann Students K-5 of all abilities. All Mann student entrants will receive an award certificate at the end of November!

Entries are due November 3rd, 2025

Tips for a great Entry

Think

What does 'I Belong!' mean to me?
How might I show it through writing, dance, music, film, photography or visual art?
Consider several ideas before moving forward

Do

Gather supplies and get started!
Consider making a quick and dirty version, or a rough draft, before creating your final entry
Make a complete entry before evaluating or critiquing your work. Your best work is finished work!

Self-evaluate

Does this work reflect the theme?
Am I proud of my work in my chosen medium?
Is this my unique perspective?
If you answered 'no' to any of the questions, and you have time to revisit your work, take another stab at your entry!

How to Participate

Step 1: Review Rules and Guidelines

Read the rules and guidelines for your selected medium on the PTA Reflections page!

Step 2: Submit Your Entry

Electronically submit the following items to reflections@mannptsa.org by November 3rd, 2025:

Student's art work
Judging is blind so keep identifying information like your name or the title of your work out of your work. It will go on the entry form only.
Completed & signed 2025-2026 Reflections Entry Form

Local PTA & Number: Horace Mann PTA 2.8.37

National PTA Number: 00023165

Local Program Chair: Maura Hoven

Email: reflections@mannptsa.org

Phone: blank

Step 3: Save Your Original

Please save your original art, and your digital file. If your art is selected for the Lake Washington School District or the State Level Reflection program, we have to submit the original one.

Important Notes

There are size requirements for visual art and photography and word counts for literacy. Dance, music and film production have specific ways to save and submit your file. Read the rules and guidelines carefully!

Art Categories

Students can submit entries in the following categories:

Visual Arts

Photography

Literature

Dance Choreography

Music Composition

Film Production

Accessible Arts*

*Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may also select to participate in an Accessible Arts Division to receive non-artistic accommodations as outlined in the division guidelines.

Resources

For detailed information, rules, and guidelines: