A friendly reminder that the PTA would like to invite all Cooper students to participate in this year’s National PTA Reflections Contest.
Does your child enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and/or taking photos?
Then let them have fun unleashing their inner artist with PTA Reflections!
Each year, students across the country in Pre-K through Grade 12 are invited to create and submit original works of art in the areas of:
Explore the theme, “I Belong,” in this article by Ellie Miller:
https://ptaourchildren.org/
For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at http://PTA.org/Reflections/
Note: 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. Please reach out for more information if this applies to your child.
Here are the National PTA Submission Guidelines on How to Craft an Entry
The due date will be December 12, 2025
For DANCE, FILM, and MUSIC
1) E-mail files in the appropriate format to reflections@jfcooperpta.org
2) E-mail a scan or photo of the entry form
3) Send in the original signed entry form to school
For LITERATURE
1) E-mail a PDF file or scan of the handwritten literature piece to reflections@jfcooperpta.org
2) E-mail a scan or photo of the entry form
3) Send in the printed or original handwritten version AND the original signed entry form to school
For PHOTOGRAPHY or VISUAL ARTS
1) E-mail the photo or scan of the artwork to reflections@jfcooperpta.org
2) E-mail a scan or photo of the entry form
3) Send in the photo or any physical artwork AND the original signed entry form to school
Entries from Cooper will be submitted to the district level representative. From there, any winning entries will progress to the county, regional, state, and national levels for judging.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Shazia at reflections@jfcooperpta.org.
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