To Support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the school, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children.

To Assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children.

To Encourage parents and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.

To Promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school and place of worship.
 
To Bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.

To Raise the standards of home life.
 
To Develop between educators and the general public, such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social and spiritual education.

Reflections Program

The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program for students. The Reflections Program provides opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a pre-selected theme, while increasing community awareness on the importance of the arts in education.

Participation in the Reflections Program is a great way for students to explore and learn about various art forms. Creating art is a valuable learning process that challenges students to use their critical thinking skills as well as their 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 original works of art are accepted. Depending on local PTA guidelines, students 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

The 2009-2010 reflections program theme is: Beauty Is...

Submitted entries for the Reflections Program are due no later than the last school day in October.

For further information and the forms to fill out and submit with your project, please click the following link:  California PTA Reflections Program

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