Reflections Theme Search Entry
The search is on for a future Reflections theme! Help National PTA pick the theme that will spark fun and creativity for a future Reflections program! The student who submits the final winning entry for National PTA will receive a $100 prize. We’re looking for the most original theme ideas. This means past themes and duplicate submissions will not be considered. Check out the past winning themes to make sure not to duplicate. Deadline is November 18, 2024.
Local PTAs only need to share the image with the students. Students submit their entries directly with LAPTA.
LAPTA Contests
LAPTA has wonderful and fun contests for Local PTA Units. The Fire Safety Poster Contest emphasizes fire safety with students up to grade 6. The Reflections Theme Search for 2025-26 needs students to submit original theme ideas. The Reflections Program has all details at LouisianaPTA.org/reflections.
The LAPTA Contests Committee Chair is Latonyaw Thompson-Richmond who can be reached at Contests@LouisianaPTA.org.
National Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12, 2024. LAPTA is doing a Safety Poster Contest where students can draw and color a Fire Safety Poster on regular 8½ X 11 white paper. The contest is open to Pre-K through Grade 6, plus Accessible Arts Category (Students of all ages with an ADA Section 504.) The 2024 theme is posted at nfpa.org/FPW by late June. Louisiana PTA will award three Awards of Merit winners and three Awards of Excellence winners per Grade Category.
Fire Safety Poster Contest
Deadline: October 18, 2024
Announced: October 25, 2024
Quantity Offered: 6/Grade Category
Help pick the 2026-27 theme that will spark fun and creativity for a future National PTA Reflections program. The theme will inspire students to create works of art in six categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. Past themes and duplicate submissions will not be considered. The past list of themes can be found at the bottom of the submission form page linked below.
Reflections Theme Search Contest
Deadline: November 18, 2024
Announced: December 2, 2024
Quantity Offered: 5
National PTA has a long-standing commitment to arts education. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts, which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life. Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art. This 50+ year old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful.
Reflections Program Contest
Deadline: January 17, 2025
Announced: March 3, 2025
Quantity Offered: MANY!
Toolkit Sec 11. Awards, Grants, & Contests
Index:
Awards, Grants, and Contests Summary......................................... 153
Monthly Membership Challenges....................................................... 154
Annual Membership Awards................................................................. 154
Fire Safety Poster Contest..................................................................... 155
Reflections Theme Search Contest................................................... 156
Reflections Program................................................................................. 157
Outstanding PTA Newsletter Award.................................................. 158
Advocacy Award for Local PTA Units............................................... 159
Advocacy Award for Students.............................................................. 159
Volunteer of the Year Award................................................................. 160
Mentor-a-PTA Award................................................................................ 160
Apply for National PTA Grants............................................................ 161
Louisiana PTA Grants............................................................................. 161
Top Grant Writing Tips........................................................................... 161
$750 Literacy Grant Application....................................................... 162
$750 Healthy Minds Grant Application......................................... 163
$500 LAPTA Day of Service Grant Application........................ 164
$500 Creative Teacher Grant Application.................................. 165
2023-24 LAPTA Contests Winners
