From hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net Sat Jul 23 09:28:17 2011 From: hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net (hugo-reid@lists.ausd.net) Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:28:17 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Hugo-Reid] Reflections 2011-2012 Message-ID: <1311409697.84939.YahooMailRC@web111308.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> --0-708052678-1311409697=:84939 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hello HR families, If you are trying to find something for your students to do this summer tha= t=20 will stimulate their active, intelligent minds, consider getting a jump on = a=20 Reflections project over the summer. See details below... Have a great summer! Lori K. Reflections Program for 2011-12.... >>> >>> >>> >>>The 2011-2012 theme is =E2=80=9CDiversity means =E2=80=A6 .=E2=80=9D The= 2011-2012 Reflections=20 >>>guidelines and applications will be posted on the California State PTA w= ebsite=20 >>>as soon as they become available from National PTA. In the meantime, pl= ease=20 >>>encourage our students to start thinking about participation in our crea= tive=20 >>>arts program.=20=20 >>> >>> >>>"Participation and appreciation for the arts is the Reflections Program'= s goal.=20 >>>Although the Reflections Program follows a "contest" format, winning sho= uld not=20 >>>be the emphasis. >>>Participation in the Reflections Program is a great way for students to = explore=20 >>>and learn about various art forms. Creating art is a valuable learning p= rocess=20 >>>that challenges students to use their critical thinking skills as well a= s their=20 >>>creative talents to create art that supports a specific theme. >>>Students may submit an entry in any of the six arts areas listed below. = Only=20 >>>original works of art are accepted. Depending on local PTA guidelines, s= tudents=20 >>>may enter more than one work of art. The six arts areas are as follows: >>> * Literature >>> * Musical composition >>> * Photography >>> * Visual arts >>> * Dance Choreography >>> * Film/Video Production >>>Participation in the Reflections Program is organized by school grade. S= tudent=20 >>>works are critiqued against others in the same grade division. This allo= ws=20 >>>recognition and judging of artworks by appropriate developmental age and= skill=20 >>>levels. The four grade divisions are as follows: >>> * Primary Preschool Grade 2 or up to age 7 >>> * Intermediate Grades 3-5 or ages 8-10 >>> * Middle/Junior Grades 6-8 or ages 11-13 >>> * Senior Grades 9-12 or ages 14+ >>>Families can access this link for reference.=20=20 >>> * http://www.capta.org/sections/programs/reflections.cfm --0-708052678-1311409697=:84939 Content-Type: text/html; charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable