Reflections FYI

McMILLAN PTA PROMOTES

🎨 Let Your Creativity Shine!

2026–2027 PTA Reflections Program

A wonderful opportunity for every student to create, imagine, and express themselves!

Participation is FREE!
No artistic experience necessary.
Every student has something special to share!

🌟 What Is PTA Reflections?

Reflections is a nationwide arts program sponsored by National PTA that encourages students to explore their creativity through original works of art.

Each year, students create artwork inspired by a special theme. Their work is celebrated at the school level, with opportunities for selected entries to advance to regional, state, and national recognition.

Reflections isn't just about artistic talent. It's about encouraging children to think creatively, express their feelings, and discover what makes their perspective special.

2026–2027 REFLECTIONS THEME

"What My Culture Means to Me"

This year's theme invites students to think about the traditions, experiences, people, and values that shape who they are.

Students might find inspiration in:

  • Family traditions and celebrations
  • Favorite foods, music, or stories passed down through generations
  • Their heritage, language, or family history
  • Their neighborhood, school, or community
  • The values and experiences that make their family unique

There is no single correct interpretation! We encourage students to explore what the theme means to them.

🖌️ Ways to Participate

Students may submit original creations in these categories:

  • Visual Arts (2D): Drawings, paintings, collages, and more
  • Visual Arts (3D): Sculptures, pottery, and three-dimensional creations
  • Photography: Original photographs
  • Literature: Poems, short stories, essays, and creative writing
  • Music Composition: Original songs and compositions
  • Dance Choreography: Original dances
  • Film Production: Original videos, animations, or short films

Students may participate in more than one category! An Accessible Arts Division is also available for eligible students with disabilities.

💻 How Do We Enter?

Utah PTA Reflections entries are submitted online.

  1. Visit the Utah PTA Reflections submission website.
  2. Create a parent account or sign in.
  3. Choose the option to submit an entry and select McMillan Elementary in Murray.
  4. Enter your child's artwork title, artist statement, and other requested information.
  5. Upload the artwork and submit before our school's deadline!
SUBMIT YOUR REFLECTIONS ENTRY

Official Utah PTA Reflections submission portal

Need help getting started? Visit the Utah PTA step-by-step entry instructions or watch the entry tutorial video .

💙 Helpful Reminders

  • Artwork must be the student's own original creation.
  • Parents may encourage and support, but students should complete the creative work themselves.
  • Each entry needs a title and a short artist statement explaining its connection to the theme.
  • Review the category-specific rules before beginning.
  • Some physical artwork may also need to be brought to school for display.

🏆 Celebrating Our Student Artists

Whether your child is picking up a paintbrush for the first time or has been creating art for years, we hope they'll give Reflections a try! Participating is an accomplishment worth celebrating, and selected entries may advance through additional levels of the PTA program.

We can't wait to see what our McMillan students create!

With appreciation,
McMillan PTA

Helpful Links:
Submit a Reflections Entry
Utah PTA Information for Parents
Entry Instructions
National PTA Reflections

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