REFLECTIONS 2025-2026

 

 

Calling all Puma artists to take part in Reflections and showcase their creativity! 

 

Reflections is a yearly nationwide PTSA-sponsored event. 

 

This year’s theme is “I Belong”.

 

 

Does your child have a story to tell? A picture to paint? A dance to share? The Reflections program is the perfect opportunity to explore their creativity and express themselves through original works of art — all inspired by the 2025-2026 theme: “[I belong!]”

 

Students submit their completed artwork in one or more of the available arts categories:

• Dance Choreography,
• Film Production,
• Literature,
• Music Composition,
• Photography,
• and Visual Arts.

The program has four rounds: Rosa Parks (Sept-Nov), District/Council (Nov-Jan), State (Jan-Mar) and National (Mar-May).

 

Once all Puma entries are scored, only the top 10 will advance to LWPTSA Council (district) level.

 

How to Participate?

You will need to fill out the online form for each category you enter. The entry form must be signed by the submitting student (even if it is only a printed first name) and the student’s parent/guardian.

 

Please complete your online form in full and submit your artwork to us at Reflections@rosaparksptsa.org by October 27, 2025.

 

Student Entry Form

 

Everybody’s work is accepted! For students who need accommodation, the Accessible Art Division is an option for students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504.

More information here

 

 

What is Reflections?

Reflections is a national arts competition offered through the PTSA.  Students submit a piece of art that undergoes a judging process with the potential to advance to the Council, State, and National levels. You can also learn more about Reflection here.

 

Who can participate? 

Any student registered with Rosa Parks Elementary.

Parents can NOT help create the artwork. The only help parents can provide is in purchasing the supplies. In the last few years, judges disqualified several entries due to suspected parent help. 

 

Questions / Concerns? 

For more information, visit the Washington State PTA site.

For questions, email Rosa Parks PTSA: reflections@rosaparksptsa.org.

 

 

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 Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Reflections Art Competition School-level Winners from Rosa Parks!

 

 

Music Composition: "Sound touch and Sound Sticks" by Liam V.

LWPTSA Award of Merit (Intermediate Level Grades 3-5, Accessible Division)

Advancing to State Level

I am experiencing with drums and sound bowl. I like to use my hands and the sticks. it’s not perfect. this is a work in progress. I like to discover sounds and beats. it helps me calm. my journey in special education helps me create and accept mine and my friends not so perfect ways. this is the sound of all of us accepting our imperfections. and self-acceptance. 

 

LISTEN HERE

 

 

Literature: "Me and Rainbow" by Krithanya B.

My toy rainbow (elephant) has lost one eye and dirty, it's my favorite. My teeth are not white, some are silver color they shine when I smile. I love them. 

 

READ HERE

 

 

Literature: "Fairy that can't fly" by Akshara S.

The story fairy that can't fly is about a dolphin fairy that can't fly. But when she meets Ally the dolphin her problem is solved. This story is inspired by other books like Rainbow Magic, Fairy with No Tail, and Candy Fairies, Taffy Trouble. The message in the story is with friends by your side don't worry about imperfection. 

 

READ HERE

 

 

Dance Choreography: "The Imperfect Girl" by Madeline S.

This lyrical dance relates to the theme because in the beginning the dancer is sad that she has worked really hard in her life, and no one has told her she has succeeded. Then she’s frustrated at herself, thinking that she hasn’t satisfied others around her. During the song’s chorus, she realizes that she’s enough for herself and won’t worry about what others think about her. I chose “I’ll Wait” as my song because others can think of you as imperfect, but you can be perfect for yourself and don’t need to wait around for what others think of you! 

 

WATCH HERE

 

 

Visual Arts: "The Bright Side of Imperfection" by Bhavana K.

LWPTSA Award of Merit (Primary Level Grades K-2)

The pot is supposed to have only pink tulips, but one orange tulip grew in the same pot, and now the pot stands out. That's how I showed accepting imperfection. 

 

 

 

Visual Arts: "Me and Rainbow" by Krithanya B.

 

My toy rainbow (elephant) has lost one eye, still it's my favorite. My teeth are not white, my dentist put on superhero cape to fight cavity. They shine when I smile. I love them. 

 

 

 

Visual Arts: "Lucy's Best Hairstyle Ever" by Naisha S.

LWPTSA Award of Excellence (Primary Level Grades K-2)

Advancing to State Level

I made a comic strip inspired by my own life. The comic strip is an example of accepting imperfection, as Lucy makes a mistake with her hairstyle, but she does not get frustrated with it. Instead, she works with it and makes the best hairstyle ever. 

 

 

 

Visual Arts: "Girl with Prosthetic leg running on Track" by Arya A.

The girl in my art doesn't have 1 leg. She decided to accept her imperfections and overcome it by using prosthetic leg to run and play 

 

 

 

Visual Arts: "The Crow girl and the Swans" by Ancy G.

The crow is a representation of myself. The black feathers signify my black hair and dark skin. I know I look different because I came from the Philippines, but I am proud. The white swans in the picture are my friends who love and accept me. 

 

 

 

Visual Arts: "We All make Mistakes" by Naisha K.

Have you ever wondered that you always mess up, other people are better than you and they make no mistakes. It is natural to make mistakes, we are not perfect, we can't get anything just like that, we need to try no matter how long it takes Important humans like Martin Luther Junior made mistakes too, if he was ashamed then would have not lived to his legend. We need to learn from our mistakes, be happy with who we are. If someone makes a mistake, be kind, who knows you might be the next important person in our world! 

 

 

 

Visual Arts: "Perfection is Perception" by Pramati T.

In my opinion, perfection is just a perception. We can perceive things to be ugly or imperfect, but the same thing can be pretty or perfect. We should keep our minds open to new things and make our world a beautiful place.