"I Am Hopeful Because...."

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Calling all writers, artists, musicians, poets, dancers, filmmakers, and photographers! The theme for the 2023-24 Reflections contest has been announced: "I Am Hopeful Because..." 

What is PTA Reflections? It's a national arts competition held every year where students create art in the following ways:

• Dance Choreography

• Visual Arts

• Photography

• Film Production

• Music Composition 

• Literature

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Find the rules for each category here. There are multiple levels of competition from your local school, to your district, Northern Virginia, Virginia, and National. Jefferson-Houston has had winners all the way up to the state level in the past few years! See past Alexandria winners' work here.

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Students participate in the appropriate division for their grade:

• Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2)

• Intermediate (Grades 3-5)

• Middle School (Grades 6-8)

• High School (Grades 9-12)

• Special Artist (All grades welcome, Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Special Artist Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities.)

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Jefferson-Houston entries due by Oct 27 ! Jefferson-Houston first place winners will advance to Alexandria City-wide competition.

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Entering takes 5 min online: 

Online entry form  (In English and Spanish ) - https://forms.gle/nhPLvBKQdFZVBQHs9

Have questions, contact us at: dipti.sukumar.rao@gmail.com