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Reflections
🎨 Reflections 2025–2026 Theme: “I Belong”
Hey BMMS families and students! Ready to let your creativity shine?
The Reflections Art Program is officially back. The National PTA Reflections Program theme for 2025–2026 is "I Belong."
All BMMS students are invited to participate and express themselves through original works of art in categories such as visual arts, music composition, literature, dance choreography, photography, and film production.
We get a lot of questions (and some confused faces😅), so here’s everything you need to know—without the boring speech.
📅 What’s the deadline again?
October 10, 2025
Write it down, set a reminder. Our online submission form is open now.
🤔 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!)
📝 What do I have to turn in?
When you're ready to submit, you'll need:
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Your artwork
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A title (make it cool or deep—we love both!)
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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.
🎨 What kind of art is accepted?
You’ve got options! Choose from these six categories:
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Dance Choreography
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Literature
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Photography
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Film Production
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Music Composition
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Visual Arts
Got an idea? Go for it. Don’t overthink it—just express yourself.
🙋♀️ 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.
🤫 Is it judged fairly?
Yes! It’s blind judging—which means no names, no grades, no identifying information. Just your art and your words.
That way, your work is judged for what it is: original, thoughtful, and 100% YOU.
🧠 What do the judges look for?
Glad you asked! Here's what matters:
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How well you connect to the theme (Interpretation)
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Your artistic vision and how you bring it to life
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Originality and creativity
Basically: be real, be expressive, be you.
🧍Can I work with a friend or make it a group thing?
Sorry—individual submissions only.
One person = one entry = one spotlight.
✍️ 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.
🧭 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.
🚀 What happens after council?
Great question! Here’s how it works:
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BMMS → Top entries go to Palomar Council PTA
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Council → Selected entries go to Ninth District PTA
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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!
💬 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 out our Reflections Interest Form.
For more information, visit CAPTA Reflections.
We can’t wait to see what you create and how you’ll show us that you belong! 💫
- Your BMMS PTSA Reflections Team 🎭💙
