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February 2007

2006-2007 Reflections Program Theme is "My favorite place"

This year we had eleven students submit fourteen projects to the Reflections Program. The theme was "My Favorite Place." All qualifying entries moved on to the Wake County Council Level on January 9 for further judging. Results from the local (school) level and the council level will be announced to participants in late January and listed in the March Ribbit Report. All projects are currently on display in the TCE media center.

Congratulations to all participants for taking this opportunity to complete this voluntary, individual project. Your great initiative and creativity make all of you winners!

January 2007

We had fourteen entries into the Reflections Program this year: five Photography, three Literature, five Visual Arts entries, and one Film/Video production.

Qualifying entries will move on to the next level of judging, the Wake County Council Level, on January 9. Local Level winners will be announced later in January, and Council Level winners will be announced in February. All entries will be displayed in the TCE media center.

Congratulations to the students who participated for completing this independent project. Your answers to "My Favorite Place" were very creative. Your hard work and initiative represent the kind of spirit we see at Turner Creek Elementary. We are very proud of all of you!

Thank you to all who helped with this effort.

November 2006

2006-2007 Reflections Program Theme is
"My favorite place..."

Each year, the National PTA Reflections Program recognizes outstanding student works. This year two new categories have been added to bring the total number of categories to six: literature, musical composition, photography, visual arts, dance choreography, and film/video production. This year's theme is "My favorite place..." Participating students should think about what the theme means to them, and let their ideas and talent shine by creating an original piece of artwork in one of the six categories.

Students may submit more than one project and in more than one category. Projects are due December 1-15 and can be dropped off in the main office. Entries will be judged on a local level the following week. Winning entries in each category will move on to the Wake County Council level for further judging on January 9, 2007. To view last year's national award recipients in the Reflections Program, visit www.pta.org/reflections.

More information regarding student entry criteria and forms will be placed on the PTA website. Before starting your project, please check out the rules and entry criteria. Please contact Heather McCollum if you have any questions or if you would like to help with this wonderful program at heathermccollum@nc.rr.com.

September 2006

Each year, the National PTA Reflections Program recognizes outstanding student works in literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts. This yearÕs theme is ÒMy Favorite Place.Ó Participating students should think about what the theme means to them, and let their ideas and talent shine by creating an original piece of artwork in one of the four categories.

This is a great opportunity for our students to work on an independent project and take pride in creating something all their own. Although projects aren't due until December, now is a good time for parents to encourage their kids to start thinking about the theme. Entries will be judged on a local level in December. Winning entries in each category will move on to the Wake County Council level for further judging. To view last year's national award recipients in the Reflections Program.

More information regarding student entry criteria and forms will be placed on the PTA website later in the fall. If you would like to help with this wonderful program, please contact Heather McCollum, Reflections chair

March 2005

Reflections Program results: The Turner Creek PTA would like to congratulate the eight participants in the 2005-2006 National PTA Reflections Program. The program was entirely voluntary, and each of these entrants showed great initiative and creativity by completing their independent project. Please join us in congratulating the following students: Chloe Hasund (K), Adela Li (1st grade), Skye McCollum (1st grade), Patrick Orlowski (2nd grade), Andrew Pritko (3rd grade), Daniel Pritko (1st grade), Ella Rumsey (1st grade), and Joshua Spiesman (K).

The following students won first and second place at the local level (at TCE):

Primary Division (K-2)

Literature: 1st place, Ella Rumsey; 2nd place, Adela Li
Photography: 1st place, Skye McCollum
Visual Arts: 1st place, Chloe Hasund; 2nd place, Joshua Spiesman

Intermediate Division (3-5)

Literature: 1st place, Andrew Pritko

Eight entries moved on to the Wake County Council Level for further judging. Unfortunately the competition was very high with only 20 projects total (out of all area elementary, middle and high schools) moving on to further judging. Although none of our projects advanced, we are still very proud of the great work effort our students put forth.

Please stop by the TCE media center to see the projects displayed. They will also be displayed in a special area at Frogapolooza, where we will honor each participant with a certificate of participation. We hope to see even more participation next year. If anyone would like to help coordinate this program in 2006-07, please contact Heather McCollum.

Reflections Program Results

December 2005

Deadline Approaching for 2005-2006 Reflections Program!

The National PTA's Reflections Program encourages children to complete a voluntary, independent project in one of four categories: literature, visual arts, photography or musical composition. All participants will receive an award. Winners in each category will advance to the Wake County Council level for further judging in early January.

The theme for the 2005-2006 Reflections Program is "I Wonder Why..." Projects must reflect the theme and must be created entirely by the student.

Projects are being accepted in the TCE front office from Dec 2 through Dec 16 (final submission date). For more information, rules and the entry form, please go to the TCE PTA website or contact Heather McCollum, PTA Reflections Chairperson. Help your children realize just how much they can accomplish through this great opportunity for self expression.

November 2005

TCE projects will be due in December to be judged at the local (school) level. There are two divisions at the elementary level: Primary (K - 2) and Intermediate (3-5). TCE winning projects in each category (in each division) will move on to be judged at the Wake Council level in January. Projects will be accepted from December 2nd through December 16th. Students should start brainstorming now. More in infmation can be found on our Reflections page

October 2005

Each year, the National PTA Reflections Program recognizes outstanding student works in literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts. This year's theme is "I wonder why." Participating students should think about what the theme means to them, and let their ideas and talent shine by creating an original piece of artwork in one of the four categories.

This is a great opportunity for our students to work on an independent project and take pride in creating something all on their own. Although projects aren't due until January, now is a good time for parents to encourage their kids to start thinking about the theme. Entries will be judged on a local level in January. Winning entries in each category will move on to the district level for further judging. To view last year's national award recipients visit Reflections Program web site.