Reflections & PARP/Literacy
The PTA Reflections program is known as one of the largest and oldest student recognition in the arts, founded in 1969. The importance of exposing students to arts is without question. As recently reported in a Harvard University study, students exposed to the arts are found to be more tolerant and empathetic. Participation in the arts also enhances students critical thinking skills. Suffolk Region PTA thanks you for supporting this program that has such a positive impact on students.
Any questions? Please contact Christine Johnson at reflections@suffolkpta.org
“Looking ahead, the 2024-2025 Reflections Theme is Accepting Imperfection.”
Reflections Chairs, did you know?
The status of your unit can impact the ability for your students to participate in Reflections!
FOR ALL INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT THE REFLECTIONS PAGE ON THE NYSPTA WEBSITE HERE
Reflections Submission Instructions
Important information from Suffolk Region PTA's Reflections Chair
Attention all units participating in Reflections this year! Our deadline to submit your unit's entries is CLOSED.
We are asking that entries be submitted using a google form.
For those who have a Google account, please complete this Google Form (https://forms.gle/E15rt8QpRTbEUrPD9) and upload your submissions through the form.
For those who do not have a Google account, please complete this Google Form (https://forms.gle/zhTU4v2iVTqcxqSH9) and email the submissions to reflections@suffolkpta.org.
Questions? Email Suffolk Region's Reflections Chair, Christine Johnson at reflections@suffolkpta.org.
Suffolk Region PTA Proudly Announces our 2023-2024 Reflections Winners!
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Congratulations to the 2023-2024 State Reflections Winners!
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Suffolk Region PTA Proudly Announces our 2022-2023 Reflections Winners!
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Congratulations to the 2022-2023 National & State Winners
2022-2023
National Level Winners:
Outstanding Interpretation
Sarina Policastro
Film Production: "Amira's Letters"
Ward Melville High School PTSA
Award of Merit
James Haire
Film Production
William Rall PTA
Click here to view the complete list of National winners
State Level Winners:
Award of Excellence (moved to National level of judging)
Orion Edwards-Wilson - (Music Composition- Intermediate Division) Cayuga Elementary School PTA
Eli Goldberg - (Visual Arts- Senior Division) Commack Council of PTA
James Haire - (Film Production- Intermediate Division) William Rall PTA
Lily London - (Photography- Senior Division) Half Hollow Hills HS East PTA
Araceli Morales - (Dance Choreography- Primary Division) Sunquam Elementary School PTA
Sarina Policastro - (Film Production- Senior Division) Ward Melville HS PTSA
Sky Riekert - (Visual Arts- Special Artist Division) Rocky Point Elementary PTA
Mylo Trinagel - (Photography- Special Artist Division) Commack Council of PTA
Award of Merit
Patrick Acierno - (Photography- Special Artist Division) Twin Pines Elementary PTA
Caelan Bues - (Photography- Middle Division) Oldfield PTA
Cierra Bues - (Photography- Intermediate Division) Thomas J Lahey PTA
Rosie Carrillo - (Literature- Primary Division) Woodhull School PTA
Ariana Cimino - (Dance Choreography- Primary Division) Oquenock Elementary School PTA
Olivia Cockren - (Music Composition- Primary Division) Cayuga Elementary School PTA
Lola Duff - (Photography- Senior Division) Commack Council of PTA
Cassidy Goodman - (Visual Arts- Middle Division) Seneca MS PTA
Finn Gray - (Photography- Primary Division) Mills Pond Elementary PTA
Kayla Greenblatt - (Photography- Senior Division) Half Hollow Hills HS East PTA
Megan Happel - (Literature- Senior Division) Harborfields High School PTSA
Tyler Holzweiss - (Photography- Middle Division) Stimson Middle School PTA
Aria Isoldi - (Dance Choreography- Intermediate Division) Bayview PTA
Jake Katzman - (Music Composition- Senior Division) Commack Council PTA
Madelyn Melgar - (Photography- Special Artist Division) Oldfield PTA
Elijah Mendoza - (Visual Arts- Special Artist Division) Maud S. Sherwood PTA
Maya Millman - (Literature- Primary Division) Countrywood PTA
Arya R Modi - (Literature- Middle Division) Candlewood Middle School PTA
Kishan Nanavati - (Music Composition- Intermediate Division) Signal Hill PTA, Inc.
Cara Oggeri - (Music Composition- Primary Division) Ocean Avenue PTA
Zayne Prashad - (Visual Arts- Primary Division) Jefferson Elementary School PTA
Joshua Saponieri - (Film Producation- Primary Division) Tamarac PTA
Lorna Skibins - (Film Production- Middle Division) Oldfield PTA
Tyler Striga - (Film Production- Middle Division) Stimson Middle School PTA
Guilia Tommeseo - (Photography- Intermediate Division) William E DeLuca JR Elementary School PTA
Bella Veraldi - (Dance Choreography- Middle Division) Rocky Point Elementary PTA
Click here to view the full list of NYS PTA Winners
Pick a Reading Partner
Suffolk Region PARP Chair, Bevin Llanes
Click here for more information about PARP/Literacy
An important message from our PARP Chair:
"Attention all units! Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of the New York State PTA PARP awards program! Remember, the deadline of May 15th to submit your 2023-2024 PARP award application to the Suffolk Region PTA is fast approaching. Seize this chance to promote literacy, strengthen family bonds, and make a lasting impact in our communities. Let's come together to celebrate the joy of reading and inspire the next generation of readers. Submit your applications today and be a catalyst for positive change!" ~ Bevin Llanes
**Applications must be postmarked (not metered) or emailed no later than May 15, 2024 to the Suffolk PTA Region Director, suffolkrd@nyspta.org.
Congratulations to Flower Hill PTA (Huntington) for being recognized as the 2022-2023 NYS PTA State Honorable Mention Winner and the Suffolk Region PTA PARP Winner!!