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NRE Reflections Entry Deadline: October 14, 2026
Click here for online submission
Contact nrereflections2026.27@gmail.com to sponsor Community Arts Night
or donate a Reflections Participation Raffle Prize!
Community Arts Night
Community Arts Night
Join us for Community Arts Night in the Newton Rayzor Elementary Cafeteria on Thursday, September 24th, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Learn more about Reflections and how to submit your project
Participate in activities led by community artists
Brainstorm ideas for your Reflections projects
Enjoy refreshments
Have fun!
What is Reflections?
What is Reflections?
Reflections has been a staple arts program in many schools for over 50 years. Through the efforts of our Local PTAs, millions of students have found a creative outlet in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts.
With positive recognition as the focus of this program, rather than competition, students of all ages and abilities can experience the benefits of creative expression and help in finding their own voice in telling their unique story.
2026-2027 Theme
How to Create your Project
How to Create your Project
Choose one or more categories below to create original work that interprets the 2025-26 PTA Reflections theme:
What My Culture Means to Me
Click here for a list of resources to inspire your creativity!
Categories
Categories
Literature
Accepted forms of fiction and nonfiction include: Prose, poetry, drama, reflective essay, narrative and short story. Entrants may write in their primary language as long as an interpretive English translation is also attached. Word limit: 2,000 words
Visual Arts
Accepted forms of visual art include: original print, drawing, painting, collage (cut and pasted materials such as clippings and photos), metal etching or punch work, fiber work or computer-generated artwork.
Photography
Original black-and-white or color image. Photo must be a single print/digital image.
Musical Composition
All music styles and combinations of instrumentation are accepted. Software may be used to produce an audio recording. Entrant must be the composer and may also be the performer, or one of the performers.
Dance Choreography
Original dance choreographed by the student. Solo and ensemble works of all dance styles are accepted. Entrant must be the choreographer and may also be the performer, or one of the performers. If background music is used, cite on entry form. Video file must not exceed 5 min. and 1 GB in size. Accepted formats: AVI, FLV, WMV, MOV, MP4.
Film Production
Accepted short film styles include: Animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or multimedia. Entrant must be the screenwriter, cinematographer, director, editor and producer. (Maximum time: 5 minutes. File size not to exceed 1 GB)
Divisions
Divisions
Newton Rayzor Elementary PTA will be accepting entries in the following divisions for each category:
PRIMARY (Preschool- Grade 2)
INTERMEDIATE (Grades 3-5)
ACCESSIBLE ARTS (All Grades)
Entry Requirements: Each entry must be the original work of the participating student. Help from an adult or collaboration with other students is not allowed except in the Accessible Arts Division. Other individuals may appear in or perform a student’s work, but the work itself must be the creative product of one student only.
How to Submit your Entry
How to Submit your Entry
This year we are only accepting digital submissions in all categories.
Complete this google form and submit your entry here
The student or at least one person from their primary household must be a current member of the Local PTA/PTSA where the student is participating. Newton Rayzor Elementary PTA will sponsor a student membership for each student who wishes to submit a Reflections entry and is not a current PTA member.
Submissions will be reviewed by experienced artists for interpretation of theme, creativity and technique. We look forward to celebrating your artistry and achievement in the arts!
Helpful Links
Helpful Links
Students should review the Program Rules to ensure their art meets the requirements for each art category.
Student Program Rules Packet
Find out more at: https://www.txpta.org/reflections
Visit the 2025-2026 Reflections Gallery to see examples of entries from last year.
For questions regarding Reflections, please contact nrereflections2026.27@gmail.com
Reflections Prize Drawing!
Reflections Prize Drawing!
This year every student who submits a Reflections entry will be entered to win one of many wonderful arts-related prizes donated by local businesses, including:
Prizes to be announced soon!
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