Registration Form and Rules

After opening, please press the download button to be able to fill in the document. 

Registration Form, click here - This form has the categories and rules.

Please complete this form on the computer, and sign it electronically. 

Or turn this into your teacher, if needed by printing and signing.

If you need more space for your artist statement, attach the statement to the form.

This is the google form to send all artwork and forms to electronically. You can also send them to reflections@gokpta.com if the google form does not work.

Student must have entry forms for each category and family must be PTA members, Join Here

1. Think about the theme, "I am Hopeful Because..."

2. Perform a dance, make a video, write a poem or story, take a picture, create art, or make a song showing your voice.

3. Review the "Guidelines" (below) and "More Information" under your category (above).

4. Fill out this Registration Form.

5. Submit artwork with the online Google Form.

   • Visual Art and Photographs: Original artwork must be submitted to the teacher with a registration form attached to artwork. Please label the art work with the student's full name/teacher/grade on the back where it is not visible.

     • You will also need to take 1-3 photos of your art work and submit those electronically with the Form. If your student moves on to states, we will need the electronic and physical item!

     • Tips for Photographing Art

   • All Submissions (Dance, Film, Literature, Music, Photograph, Visual Arts): send your submission with this Google Form or to reflections@gokpta.com (the email has a lower size allotment).

     • Literature: Please upload your literature as a PDF or picture document (not a word document).

All PTA Reflections program entries are judged on three criteria: 

• Interpretation of Theme (40 pts.) How closely the piece relates to the theme, based on the artwork itself and the artist statement. 

• Creativity (30 pts.) How creative and original the piece is in its conception of the theme and its presentation. 

• Technical Skill (30 pts.) The level of skill demonstrated in the basic principles/techniques of the arts area. 

Notice how heavily “Interpretation of Theme” is weighted? This is what makes the National PTA Reflections Arts Program unique. A well-developed concept is more important than technique. If two entries are tied, the entry with the higher score for interpretation of theme receives more recognition. Our, GOKPTA will use creativity scores if there is a tie for interpretation as well  (yes, this happened).

For more Judging Criteria Information, Click Here

We encourage ALL students grade K-5 to express themselves! 

Students may enter in one, two, three, four, five, or all six arts categories. Student must have entry forms for each category and family must be PTA members, Join Here

SUBMISSION  

1.  Create your art

2.  Make your artist statement

3.  Click "More Information" in the category section (above) to make sure your art meets submission criteria.

4.  GO TO: I am Hopeful Because Entry Form

5.  Press the download button in the upper right

6.  Fill in form

7.  Sign Form electronically

8.  Submit:  

• If entry is for Visual Arts and Photography, bring the original work to school. Please label the artwork with student’s full name/teacher/grade on the back where it is not visible. 

  • You will also need to take 1-3 photos of your art work and submit those electronically with the form. If your student moves on to states, we will need the electronic and physical item! 

  • Tips for Photographing Art

• ALL Entries (Dances, Films, Literature, Music, Photography, or Visual Art) fill out this submission Google Form or email to reflections@gokpta.com (email has a lower size allotment). 

  • Make sure your entry is within the time length and file size to enter. 

  • Literature: Please upload your document as a PDF or photo (not as a word document).

ART CATEGORIES  

• GOK will offer all 6 arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music  Composition, Photography, Visual Arts  

• Students may enter in one, two, three, four, five, or all six arts categories.  

• This is not a talent show. It must be an original work created by the student. 

THREE DIVISIONS 

• Primary: K - Grade 2 

• Intermediate: Grades 3 - 5th  

• Special Artist Division: Students who identify as having a disability may enter in the Special  Artist Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities 

RECOGNITION  

• The top 3 entries in each 6 Art Categories for the 2 Divisions (K-2 and 3-5th), and the top 3 entries  in Special Artist Categories will also be recognized. Total maximum: 39 Awards.  If your artwork is recognized, you will move onto the State Judging and your work will be kept by  the PTA and will not be returned till Spring 2023.  

JUDGES  

• We have invited professionals in the arts community to participate as reviewers. We have a combination of outside judges and GOK teachers. All reviewers have a working knowledge of their assigned area of art. Judging will be conducted blindly, meaning the information of the student is hidden from the judges. 

Art Activities for Brainstorming

Tips for Photographing Art

PTA Reflections History and Purpose

National PTA Reflections Introduction

How to Video 

We are looking for volunteers to help things run smoothly. Volunteers are needed for gathering entries, data input, promoting, celebration planning, judging, creating thank you letters, etc.  Most of the volunteering tasks are needed during November/December.  More detailed timing is in the signup genius.   

Please sign up to volunteer here

We are also looking for different judges with expertise in each category: Dance Choreography, Music Composition, Film Production, Literature, Photography, and Visual Arts.  Please let us know if you know anyone who may be interested and may be a great candidate!  Can be GOK Parent, Teacher, or someone outside!

Please sign up to volunteer here

E-mail reflections@gokpta.com for assistance or more information.