Reflections 2017

Lara Trail

The Reflections program is a theme-based arts contest open to Miller students who have a household member that is a member of the Miller PTA. It is a great opportunity for students to explore their own artistic talents and be recognized for all their efforts and skills. Entries are organized by grade levels and critiqued against other works within their grade divisions. Works are judged and awards are given at school, council, state and national levels. Prizes are awarded at different levels and scholarship opportunities are given to students that win at the national level.

This year, the theme is “Within Reach” Students are encouraged to enter as many pieces as they wish in the following six categories:

·      Visual Arts

·      Photography

·      Music

·      Literature

·      Dance

·      Film

I’d love your help to encourage your students to enter. Please consider the theme and encourage your students to enter any appropriate works of art. The entry MUST relate to the theme as that is where the majority of the judge’s points come from. There are specific guidelines for each category, so please review these before your student begins.

Each student who participates will be recognized and receive a participation ribbon and certificate. The last day for entries to be submitted will be Tuesday, October 31st. Students can submit their entries to the drop box in the front office. Following that, judging at the local level will be in early November and the presentation & awards at a later date TBD.
There is also a contest running until November 5th to help decide the theme for next year. There is a cash prize of $100 for the theme that is chosen. Submit online:  Theme Search – Texas PTA – every child. one voice.

PTA Reflections Art Contest

Lara Trail

Reflections is a theme-based arts contest open to Miller students who have a parent that is a member of the Miller PTA. Entries will be organized by grade levels and critiqued against other works within their grade divisions. Entries are judged and awards are given at school, council, state and national levels.

This year, the theme is “What’s Your Story?”. Students are encouraged to enter as many pieces as they wish in the following six categories:

  • Visual Arts
  • Photography
  • Music
  • Literature
  • Dance
  • Film

Each student who participates will be recognized and receive a certificate. All entries will be due to the Miller office by Friday, November 4th.

We hope that you encourage your children to share their creations with us! It is very important that all entries reflect the theme as the majority of the points on the judge’s scorecard come from “Interpretation of the theme”.

Reflections program rules and entry forms can be found at http://www.txpta.org/programs/reflections/participate/ under General Entry Information at the bottom of the page and in the attached PDF. There are specific rules and guidelines for each category so be sure to review those before submitting an entry. Each entry must be submitted with a completed entry form. Printed copies of the entry form can also be found in the Miller office.

STUDENT ENTRY FORM

Please contact Kiffany Landress for more information or any questions:  reflections@coymillerpta.org

 

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Boosterthon Fun Run

Lara Trail

The Boosterthon Fun Run is here! The website is live so click below to sign up and it will provide you with a custom video featuring your child as well as a social media and email link to share with your family and friends!

http://www.funrun.com/

We will need about 12-15 parent volunteers for each time slot so please click below to sign up!

Kinder & 1st grade https://www.pt-avenue.com/volunteerr.asp?sc=coymillerpta&v=143614

2nd & 3rd https://www.pt-avenue.com/volunteerr.asp?sc=coymillerpta&v=143615

4th & 5th https://www.pt-avenue.com/volunteerr.asp?sc=coymillerpta&v=143616

Remember this is our only fundraising event for the year and our goal is $50,000. This is lofty, but we are confident our parents and students can work together to make this happen! We really want to get that sunshade up over the playground as soon as possible, so our sweet kids can have shade in this hot Texas weather! For more info, click here.