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(Adapted from CAPTA.org.)
REFLECTIONS: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE ARTS
Congratulations to our students for advancing to the national level in Reflections! Your talent, creativity, and dedication have filled us with immense pride. Representing our school nationally is an honor, showcasing your remarkable artistic vision.
This achievement is a significant milestone, and we're excited to share your inspiring work with our community. SMS Teachers/Staff and SMS PTA extend heartfelt congratulations to you and your families. Your success fills us with pride, and we eagerly anticipate your future achievements.
Sanaya Gilra
Film Production--Give Up or Get Up
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1PyaIoI59nX57bHsKSYEmLxAg0r4ESCe2
Claire Hermione Castro
Dance Choreography--Stand by me
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1wIPKKIHSJ_OvO8F-hdGPJeDRa5o4gCPh
Chelsie TomLiterature--False Reality
https://drive.google.com/open?id=11VvjA_KAJ_pgezRVjJnlqM79mlFqkj3s
Swasti Raizada
Photography--Swasti Raizada
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Tvf-uQ0algx4JJWxIjPwszezgPeRJ6zc
Special congratulations goes to Shreyoshi Pal who advanced from the school level to the district level in the Visual Art category. Join us in celebrating her remarkable achievement and talent!
Congratulations to the outstanding winners of the 2023-2024 Academic Year Reflections in the following categories:
1. Visual Art,
Shreyoshi Pal
2. Film Production
Sonaya Gilra
3. Photography,
Swasti Raizada
4. Dance Choreography
Claire Castro
5. Literature
Chelsie Tom
Your exceptional contributions and creative brilliance have truly distinguished you in your respective fields. We commend your remarkable talent and unwavering dedication to the arts. In recognition of your outstanding achievements, your work has been selected to be submitted to the Third District.
Wishing you the best of luck at the district level! We are confident that your extraordinary talents will continue to shine and make a lasting impression. Congratulations once again on your well-deserved success!
SMS PTA Team
“I am Hopeful Because…”
That’s the theme for the 2023-24 Reflections Art Program, which has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. California State PTA and its members, families and kids are on the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education.
Reflections encourages students of all ages to:
- Unleash creative talents and be inspired
- Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork
- Experience the fun and joy of making art
- Tap into critical thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme
- Receive positive recognition for their original works of art.
PARTICIPATION IS EASY, EXCITING AND EMPOWERING
All students attending PTA schools sponsoring the program are invited to participate and submit original artwork in one of six areas:
- Dance Choreography
- Literature
- Photography
- Film Production
- Music Composition
- Visual Arts
Click here to see the California winners of the 2022-2023 Reflections Art Program.
Please visit the CA PTA Reflections Art Website for RULES
Submit entries by November 27, 2023 at 4pm
1. Email to suttermiddleschoolpta@gmail.com with "Reflections--Name and Submission Title" in the subject line.
OR
2. to the SMS office by 4pm.
Questions? Email suttermiddleschoolpta@gmail.com