Reflections Art Program

The Reflections Art Contest is back, and this year’s theme is “I Belong”. This contest invites students to dive into their creativity and share what this theme means to them. Whether through visual arts, dance, film, literature, music composition, or photography, every student has a chance to explore, imagine, and express!

Scroll down to see this year's submissions!

Submission Deadline: October 24, 2025

Here’s how to get started:
1. Register Your Entry – Start by signing up so your submission is ready to go! Follow the registration instructions in the links to make sure you’re all set. 

2. Pick Your Medium – You can submit original work in one or more categories:

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

3. Brainstorm Ideas - Click here to learn more about the theme

4. Check Out Guidelines – Make sure to follow the rules for each category and fill out your entry form. Official rules and details are at PTA Reflections.

Let’s see your reflections on "I Belong" and celebrate your unique perspectives!

2025/26 submissions

Thank you to all of the kids who worked so hard on their dance choreography, photography, literature, and visual arts submissions! We love them all!

Congratulations to the 4 Gallardo artists advancing to state!

• Kavita Reddy – Intermediate (3-5) Literature – “One in a World of Many”
• Akshadha Manikandan – Primary (TK-2) Visual Arts – “I Thrive! I Grow!! I Shine!!! I Belong!!!”
• Divi Pujari – Primary (TK-2) Dance Choreography – “KPOP Demon Hunters ‘Golden Song’" 
• Jaishnavi Subash – Primary (TK-2) Photography – “I Belong To”

Literature

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One In A World Of Many Kavita Reddy Intermediate (Grades 3-5) Award of Excellence	The Invitation Asiya Khan Intermediate (Grades 3-5) Honorable Mention	The Magic Cup Arya Khan Intermediate (Grades 3-5) Award of Merit	Belonging Aliya Khan Intermediate (Grades 3-5)

Dance Choreography & Photography

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KPOP Demon Hunters "Golden Song" Dance choreography Deepthi Atukuri Primary (Pre-K-Grade 2) Award of Excellence	I Belong To Jaishnavi Subash Primary (Pre-K-Grade 2) Award of Excellence

Visual Arts

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I Thrive! I Grow!! I Shine!! I Belong!! Akshadha Manikandan Primary (Pre-K-Grade 2) Award of Excellence	Crayon Party Emily Lundquist Primary (Pre-K-Grade 2) Award of Merit	Friends Forever Elora Sarkar Primary (Pre-K-Grade 2) Honorable Mention	The Watering Hole in Africa Adeline Lash Primary (Pre-K-Grade 2)

I Belong To Jaishnavi Subash Primary (Pre-K-Grade 2)	We Belong Sahana Reddy Primary (Pre-K-Grade 2)	My Class Elina Qi Primary (Pre-K-Grade 2)	Belonging Beneath the Sun Aadvik Patil Primary (Pre-K-Grade 2)