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Sierra Elementary PTA
Reflections 2024 Theme:
Important Dates & Deadlines 2024
Free Arts Workshops @ Sierra
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2:35-4pm in the Art Room
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This is a great way if your student wants to enter, to get them going with ideas and maybe even a finished piece!
All Reflections Submissions DUE
Judging week!
Reflections Winner Ceremony & Celebration
10/2
10/25
11/4-11/8
11/15
10/7
10/15
**New in 2024**
This year adults can also join in the art fun! This competition is open to staff, parents, community members, etc. Just like the student reflections competition, you may choose any category (or more than one), and show your interpretation of this year's theme through art!
*Student*
*Adult*
HOW TO ENTER:
Adults or Students
Choose a category (or more!)
Create art that shows your interpretation of the theme within the requirements of your chosen category.
Complete an Entry Form WITH a title and Artist Statement (required)
All Submissions are DUE October 25th
Email the Reflections Chair
FAQs:
Can I enter more than one category?
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YES! You can enter one submission for each category. However, you'll need a separate entry form for each submission.
Does the Entry form need to be completed online or on paper?
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EITHER. However is easier for you, although FYI it does require signatures from an adult and the student.
What do I do if I'm having trouble coming up with an idea about the theme?
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Start by talking to your friends, family members, teachers, (or co-workers if you're an adult!) etc. about what that means to them. If you're still stuck, come to an Arts Workshop for more help!
Who are the judges?
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For the STUDENT competition: The judges are experts in their category, chosen from the local Arvada community and not related to any students in the competition. Past judges have been Artists, piano teachers, local photographers, musicians, and librarians.
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For the ADULT Competition: The judges will be all of the students! All adult submissions will be displayed anonymously in the library and classes will be able to vote during judging week in their regularly scheduled library time.
About the PTA Reflections Art Competition:
Every year students from Sierra participate in the Colorado PTA Art competition "Reflections". Students preK-5 can submit entires in any of the following categories:
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Visual Arts
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Dance Choreography
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Film Production
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Literature
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Music Composition
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Photography
The primary focus of Reflections is a celebration of creativity and the arts and an opportunity for students to reflect and interpret the annual theme in their own creative way. Student artists receive positive recognition at their schools, and finalists move on to their council/region for review and recognition. Finalists then advance to Colorado State PTA, where Gold Award winners then advance to the National PTA round for judging.
Reflections 2023 Results
State Level
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SILVER Medal: Harper DeArmond, Visual Arts, primary division
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GOLD Medal: Samantha Steelman, Photography, primary division
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GOLD Medal: Royce Whittemore, Film Production, primary division
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GOLD Medal: Ellie Ward-Bailey, Literature, primary division
Region Level
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Harper DeArmond, Visual Arts, primary division
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Samantha Steelman, Photography, primary division
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Royce Whittemore, Film Production, primary division
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Ellie Ward-Bailey, Literature, primary division
Sierra 2023 WINNERS:
Visual Arts, PreK-2nd: Harper DeArmond
Visual Arts, 3rd-5th: Sophie Trudel
Photography: Samantha Steelman
Film Production: Royce Whittaker
Music Composition: Jillian Martens
Dance Composition: Kira Davis
Literature: Ellie Ward-Bailey
Honorable Mention
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Kennedy Doone
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Louisa Ciecior
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Wyatt Doone
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Josephin Smith
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Crosby Patston
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Kannon Scott
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Lyla Ulrich
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Zoey Townshend
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Chase Jucha
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Mackenzie Beaver
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Cole Sellers
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Calvin Caldwell