Reflections Toolkit

Everything you need to host your 2017-2018 program!

Local PTA Reflections Leader's Guide (.doc)

1. Getting Started

Register your PTA during National ArtsEd Week (Sept. 10-16).​​

2. Important Dates:

    *Deadline for State submissions are January 24, 2018. NePTA will hold two collection days for unit winners on January 23rd & 24th from 6PM-8PM at the Bellevue Support Center in Bellevue, NE. Units may also have the option to meet a NePTA board member to submit in-person with a request via email to nebraskapta@yahoo.com. You may also mail local PTA entries that qualify for state judging to Reflections Chair at P.O. Box 1422, Bellevue, NE 68005.

     *Local Reflections Chars will be notified of State winners by March 1, 2018.Winning State artwork will be displayed and awards presented during the Nebraska State Convention in May 1, 2018 at Bellevue Support Center. Unclaimed awards will be sent to local units to distribute to those students unable to attend the ceremony. Top award winning artwork may need to be sent to National PTA for judging.

• DEADLINE to Report Success! Mar. 17, 2018. Report Your Success HERE!
• Take the Reflections eLearning Course for tips on how to host a successful program. 
• Use these easy program planning tools:
  • Program Leader Checklist
  • Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet

3. Promote Your Program

• Customize this Themed Poster (En español) or have fun creating your own using these image files below. 
  • Reflections logo (JPEG, EPS, PNG)
  • Category Images: Dance Choreography; Film Production; Literature; Music Composition; Photography; Visual Arts; Special Artist
  • Themed Images: Hand (PNG, EPS); Within Reach (PNG, EPS); Within Reach En español (PNG, ESP)

4. Organize Artwork for Judging

• Instructions for Judges (.doc) includes: Welcome Letter, Rubric, Score Card
• Instructions for PTA Registration and Student Entry Portal
• Collect and qualify submissions by category and division.
• Provide instructions to your judges using this template Reviewer's Packet.
• Collect scores, rank submissions and assign awards by category and division.  

5. Celebrate Your Participants

• Use the Reflections celebration guide to help plan your event.
• Promote your event and celebrate students in local media using this media advisory and press release.

6. Wrap Up and Report Program Success

• Thank school staff, community partners, judges and volunteers using this Thank-you Letter for Volunteers.
• Don't forget to report your success and share feedback.

Spanish Kit includes: Guides, Rules, Forms, Posters