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REFLECTIONS
How to enter:
Hickory PTA is proud to sponsor Reflections, a nationwide PTA arts contest that allows students to express themselves while applying the theme to their art. This year’s theme is Accepting Imperfection.
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To enter, students must choose a category, create a new artwork that applies this year’s theme, and write a brief artist statement to explain their piece. Students may enter in more than one category. Please read the full rules and entry requirements HERE.
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Entry is free for all students. Hickory’s contest is only for TK-5th grade students who attend Hickory.
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Winners will get a trophy and a chance to compete at the TUSD district level of competition.
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Every participant will get recognition and be included in a Virtual Art Gallery at the end of the year.
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Parents can assist with the online submission process, but be sure to follow all the rules and requirements for each category.
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All entries must NOT have names or any identifying information on the artwork. This means NO names written on a visual art, photography, or literature piece. And NO names or credits can be spoken or written on any film, music, or dance submission. Don't worry, we will be able to tell it belongs to your student when you submit it.
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Contact Sunny at hickoryptareflections@gmail.com for questions or help with the entry process.
DEADLINE TO ENTER IS OCTOBER 13, 2024.
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Online entry form: https://forms.gle/mGFBBQyK8XfUxmuy5​
Congratulations to the 2023/24 Hickory PTA Reflections Winners!
We had another great year and 65 entries overall in all 6 categories! Our Hounds really did an amazing job interpreting the 2023-24 theme: "I am Hopeful Because...".
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Dance Choreography
1st place: Sawa Aoto, 2nd grade
Film Production
1st place: Jannah Lathief, 2nd grade
1st place: Neil Yakkundi, 4th grade
2nd place (tie): Matthew Cha, 4th grade
2nd place (tie): Eliza Kim, 3rd grade
Literature
1st place: Tessa Awshee, 1st grade
1st place: Alicia Tseng, 3rd grade
2nd place (tie): Neil Yakkundi, 4th grade
2nd place (tie): Henry Carlson, 3rd grade
3rd place Honorable Mentions:
Layla Joo, 3rd grade
James Cha, 4th grade
Music Composition
1st place: Jude Engoy, 5th grade
2nd place: Jaewon Lee, 4th grade
3rd place Honorable Mentions:
Mason Kim, 4th grade
Photography
1st place: Adeline Kim, Kinder
2nd place: Maxwell Kim, 1st grade
3rd place Honorable Mentions:
Tessa Awshee, 1st grade
Jiyu Park, Kinder
1st place: Madeline Kim, 3rd grade
2nd place (tie): Chloe Lee, 5th grade
2nd place (tie): Neil Yakkundi, 4th grade
3rd place Honorable Mentions:
Philip Ro, 4th grade
Jaewon Lee, 4th grade
Visual Arts
1st place: Eileen Lee, Kinder
2nd place: Tessa Awshee, 1st grade
3rd place Honorable Mentions:
Olivia Kim, 2nd grade
Ian Lee, 2nd grade
Hayoon Shin, 2nd grade
1st place: Yura Yoshihara, 4th grade
2nd place: Hannah Kim, 4th grade
3rd place Honorable Mentions:
Mason Kim, 4th grade
Neil Yakkundi, 4th grade
Once again, congratulations and thank you to all the students who participated in the PTA Reflections contest! Parents, please encourage your children to continue expressing themselves and thank you also for helping them enter the contest.
What is Reflections?
Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program that helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning.
Every year, students are presented with a new theme. Submissions can be in the form of art work, writing, poetry, any form of artistic expression. Participation is optional, however we encourage all students to participate!
Visit the National PTA Reflections page to see past winners!