🎨 Reflections 2025–26 “I Belong”: FAQ

Hey BMMS families and students! Ready to let your creativity shine? The Reflections Art Program is officially back—and this year’s theme is “I Belong”. 💙

We get a lot of questions (and some confused faces 😅), so here’s everything you need to know—without the boring speech.

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📅What’s the deadline again?

October 10, 2025

Write it down, set a reminder. Our online submission form is open now.

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🤔Who can participate?

Every single student at BMMS.

Yep, everyone. You do not have to be a PTSA member to enter. (Though we’d love to have you on our team—free hugs and good vibes included!)

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📝What do I have to turn in?

When you're ready to submit, you'll need:

• Your artwork

• A title (make it cool or deep—we love both!)

• An artist statement (just tell us how your work connects to the theme)

IMPORTANT: Keep your original artwork after submitting. If your piece advances to the next level, we’ll need it. So don’t let your dog eat it, please.

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🎨What kind of art is accepted?

You’ve got options! Choose from these six categories:

• Dance Choreography

• Literature

• Photography

• Film Production

• Music Composition

• Visual Arts

Got an idea? Go for it. Don’t overthink it—just express yourself.

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🙋‍♀️So... who are the judges?

Meet our amazing judge panel. Our local judges know and love the arts and have generously volunteered their time and expertise to support our students.

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🤫Is it judged fairly?

Yes! It’s blind judging—which means no names, no grades, no identifying info. Just your art and your words.

That way, your work is judged for what it is: original, thoughtful, and 100% YOU.

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🧠What do the judges look for?

Glad you asked! Here's what matters:

• How well you connect to the theme (Interpretation)

• Your artistic vision and how you bring it to life

• Originality and creativity

Basically: be real, be expressive, be you.

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🧍Can I work with a friend or make it a group thing?

Sorry—individual submissions only.

One person = one entry = one spotlight.

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✍️Can I submit more than one?

Absolutely! Want to write a poem and choreograph a dance and snap a killer photo? Go for it!

Just remember: each piece needs its own entry form, title, and artist statement. No copy-paste jobs, please.

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🧭 How many entries get to move on to the next level?

Each school (like BMMS) can send up to 24 entries total to the Palomar Council PTA, with a maximum of 12 entries per category (like Literature or Visual Arts).

These entries are chosen from those that received the Award of Excellence at the school level.

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🚀 What happens after council?

Great question! Here’s how it works:

• BMMS → Top entries go to Palomar Council PTA

• Council → Selected entries go to Ninth District PTA

• District → Winners move on to California State PTA

It’s like climbing a creative staircase—each level is one step closer to state and national recognition!

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💬Still got questions?

We’re here for it. Seriously. If you’re unsure, overwhelmed, or just want to talk ideas, email us anytime at: bmmsptsareflections@gmail.com.

Or, if you want updates and reminders, fill in our Reflections Interest Form.

Reflections Interest Form

We can’t wait to see what you create and how you’ll show us that you belong.💫

– Your BMMS PTSA Reflections Team🎭💙