Reflections is a national PTA-sponsored program that encourages students to explore their creativity in the arts. Students in all grades K-5 can submit one or more entries in any or all of the following categories: Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Dance Choreography, Musical Composition, or Film/Video Production.

2022-2023 PTA Reflections Theme:

SHOW YOUR VOICE!

Below are documents and instructions that will help you as you work on your project. Please pay special attention to the Official Rules for the category in which your artist is participating. Depending on the category, some of the rules are very specific. The Nancy Young Elementary PTA is not allowed to advance any entries that do not fully comply with the National PTA Reflection Rules; therefore, entries not in compliance will not have the opportunity to advance to judging at the IPPC.

Questions? Contact Rekka Ramesh

young.reflectionpta@gmail.com

Art Awareness

We are hoping to restart Art Awareness during second semester.  Stay tuned!

Art Awareness is a fun experience.  It consists of one approximately 45-60 minute visit to the classroom per month to present an artist/artwork and lead a simple art project.  It does not require any prior knowledge or skill in art to facilitate.  

Sign up for Art Awareness

Art Awareness Presentation Guidelines

Timeline:

1st or 2nd day of the Month	Contact the teacher to select an agreeable date and time for your presentation.  Plan on 30-45minutes, unless extended time for involved projects is approved.
2-3 Weeks Prior	Sign Out the scheduled Artist’s packet from the Art Awareness cabinet in the LMC. Read through the file taking notes or outline your presentation. Choose information that is age appropriate. Anticipate questions for that grade level.
1 Week Prior	Develop a project if desired. Check the Art Awareness file cabinets for available supplies. Contact Art Awareness Chairperson for any requests for other supplies.
1 Day before	Fill in and Photocopy the “Dear Parents” Classroom Letter. Collect Project Supplies and store in Art Awareness Bins
Day of Presentation	Arrive EARLY to gather the supplies, print and set up in the classroom. Plan on getting there 15 minutes early. Make your Presentation. Make sure to CLEAN UP and leave the classroom as you found it. The teachers appreciate this.
After the Presentation	Hang the print back where you found it. Fill out the volunteer comment sheet and place it in the Artist’s Packet. Check the Artist Packet back into the Art Awareness file cabinet where you found it. Return the remaining art supplies as well Make sure to clean up the supplies and leave them as you found them so they will be ready for the next person.

 

Helpful tips when Visiting the Classroom:

Be Enthusiastic!!- It is contagious.

Be Prepared - Use Notes, but don’t read from them,

 If there is a Power Point Presentation, these have been very helpful.

Have children remain seated so everyone can see and participate.

Adjust your presentation for the age level.

Short and simple is best for younger audience.

RELAX and Enjoy the kids!!  They LOVE this.

Let the children ask questions and talk about the picture.

Help them to see and feel things in the picture.

Remember there is no right or wrong when it comes to Art!

Know that the experience you provided the children made a difference!

HAVE FUN!

**Restaurant Night
**Fall Fundraiser Sale
**Write a Check Campaign
**Coin Wars 

Box Tops

Reminder! We are collecting Box Tops for education coupons which are worth .10 per coupon. Valid Box Tops have the logo displayed below and must not be expired! Children who collect one a day for the month of September and bring it in to Mr. Maldonado will be awarded a prize at the end of the month for collecting Box Tops for the month! Please remind your parents, grandparents, and neighbors to save box tops for our school. Every box top is worth 1 cent.

Shutterfly

Support Nancy Young PTA when you shop at Shutterfly. Please consider using the following links if you plan to purchase from Shutterfly. By purchasing through this link, you have access to the same products and Nancy Young PTA receives a portion of the purchase price. Thank you for your support!

PTA Restaurant Night

Grab a bite to eat with your family and support the Nancy Young PTA as well. When dining out at a Restaurant Night Event, a portion of the proceeds is donated to the Nancy Young PTA. Restaurants such as McDonald's, Subway, Portillo's, and Chipotle are active participants with Nancy Young in this program. Check the Calendar the site for dates, times and forms that might be necessary to support our school.