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This program promotes student artwork in various categories such as dance choreography, film production, literature, music, photography, and visual arts. The Reflections Chair plays a crucial role in organizing and advancing the artwork for judging. This guide provides step-by-step instructions and resources for Reflections Chairs to successfully carry out their responsibilities.
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Programs Team Reflections Chair Dionne Thomas – weprreflections@gmail.com PARP Chair JeneanEichenholtz – weprparp@gmail.com
REFLECTION BASICS Theme • Heroes Around Me Art Categories • Dance Choreography • Film Production • Literature • Music • Photography • Visual Arts Grade Divisions • Primary (Pk-2) • Intermediate (3-5) • Middle School (6-8) • High School (9-12) • Special Artist
REFLECTIONS CHAIR RESPONSIBILITIES • Promote Reflections • Collect Artwork • Identify entries ineligible for advancement • Judge Artwork • Advance Artwork (Submit to Region/State) • Student entry form (in envelope or page protector) • Original artwork • Packing list • Use Online System • Register students advancing to region level • Celebrate Students
REFLECTIONS CHAIR CHECKLIST Step 1. Start the Arts Step 2. Organize and Plan Your Program Step 3. Promote Reflections Step 4. Organize Artwork for Judging Step 5. Celebrate and Recognize Your Participants Step 6. Wrap Up
PREPARE TO ADVANCE ENTRIES Contact Region Reflections Chair (RRC) • Deadline for advancement • Drop-off requirements Entries qualify and conform to the rules Complete online process NOTE: Advance only 2 entries per division per arts category
Local PTA Unit • Complete PTA Profile & Update Participation using Online System • Complete Student Entry forms • Drop-off Student Artwork and forms to your Region PTA Region PTA • Complete PTA Profile & Update Participation using Online System • Complete Student Entry forms using Online System • Advance Student Entries using Online System • Ship/Deliver Student Artwork and forms to NYS PTA Office
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ENTRIES A LOCAL PTA UNIT MAY SUBMIT TWO ENTRIES PER DIVISION FOR EACH ARTS CATEGORY TO THE REGION LEVEL EXAMPLE:
What is PARP? Pick a Reading Partner
Mission Statement “To provide PTA units, libraries, communities and other parent groups with a clear understanding of the PARP Program, including literacy resources, so that all children will have tools to develop a life-long love of reading and learning.”
Goals • Instill a curiosity and love of reading • Ignite an enjoyment of reading • Increase reading opportunities for children • Expand children’s knowledge of books and why they are important • Expand knowledge of literature/genre types
What makes a successful PARP program? • Set up a committee • Stakeholder ‘buy-in’ • Know your audience • Creating a theme/excitement/curiosity • Understanding costs and timeline • Forms/letters/calendar/posters • Activities and materials • Special Event(s) – Opening/Closing program • Surveys • Recognition and Thanks
PARP Toolkit • Section 1 – PARP Program • Section 2 – Programs & Activities • Section 3 – Sample Forms & Sample Activities • Section 4 – NYS PTA PARP Award-Winning Programs • Section 5 - Resources
PARP Award • Application online – www.nyspta.org • Deadline is June 15 • Send your application to Region Director
Region Awards • Volunteers • Students
New York State Awards • Volunteers • Students • Groups
National PTA Awards • Volunteers • PTA’s
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