GWMS Reflections 2025-26

GWMS REFLECTIONS 2025-26

This is the application for the George Washington Middle School PTA Reflections contest. Deadline: October 20, 2025. If you have questions, please email us at reflections@gwmspta.org.
Please fill out the electronic entry form. This is the same as the paper form. If the student progresses, you may be asked to sign a paper form. Please note: The title of the uploaded file needs to match the title of your student's work.
STUDENT NAME*

First NameLast Name
GRADE*

6th Grade7th Grade8th Grade
AGE*
HOME ROOM TEACHER*
PARENT / GUARDIAN NAME*
PARENT EMAIL*
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PHONE NUMBER*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Ownership in any submission shall remain the property of the entrant, but entry into this program constitutes entrant’s irrevocable permission and consent that PTA may display, copy, reproduce, enhance, print, sublicense, publish, distribute and create derivative works for PTA purposes. PTA is not responsible for lost or damaged entries. Submission of entry into the PTA Reflections program constitutes acceptance of all rules and conditions. I agree to the above statement and the National PTA Reflections Official Rules.

GRADE DIVISION - CHOOSE ONE*

MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 6-8)* ACCESSIBLE ARTS (All Grades)
* The Accessible Arts division invites students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 to enter in the Accessible Arts Division or grade division most closely aligned to their support needs.
ARTS CATEGORY - CHOOSE ONE*

DANCE CHOREOGRAPHYLITERATUREMUSIC COMPOSITIONPHOTOGRAPHYVISUAL ARTSFILM PRODUCTIONACCESSIBLE ARTS
TITLE OF WORK*
DETAILS*
If background music is used in dance/film, citation is required. Include word count for literature. List musician(s) or instrumentation for music. List dimensions for photography/ visual arts. Describe technology/platforms used in the creation process, including any generative elements.
ARTIST STATEMENT*

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PLEASE CHOOSE ONLY ONE CATEGORY AND UPLOAD FILES

FILENAME SHOULD INCLUDE TITLE OF WORK. PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW EACH CATEGORY.
Review the Rules for each arts category
DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY

INSTRUCTIONS: Solo and ensemble works of all dance styles are accepted. Entrant must be the choreographer and may also be the performer, or one of the performers. If background music is used, cite it on the entry form. Video file must not exceed 5 minutes in length and 1,000 MB (1,000 megabyte) in file size and be in MP4, MOV, or AVI format.
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LITERATURE

INSTRUCTIONS: Accepted forms of fiction and nonfiction include: Prose, poetry, reflective essay, screen play and play script, narrative, and short story. Entrants may write in their primary language as long as an interpretive English translation is also attached. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Writing must not exceed 2,000 words and may be handwritten or typed. Accepted formats: Single-sided print on 8 1⁄2x11” paper, PDF file.
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MUSIC COMPOSITION

INSTRUCTIONS: All music styles and combinations of instrumentation are accepted. Entrant must be the composer and may also be the performer, or one of the performers. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. An audio recording of the composition must be included and must not exceed 5 minutes in length and 1,000 MB (1,000 megabyte) in file size. Accepted audio file formats include: MP3 and WAV. Notation (score/tablature) in PDF format is only required for middle and high school divisions. In place of a notated score entrant may include a written reflective statement that provides a musically technical explanation of how you wrote the music (100 words or less).
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PHOTOGRAPHY

INSTRUCTIONS: Photo must be a single print/digital image. Collages and collections of photos are not accepted. Entrant must be the photographer and may use a variety of digital editing techniques including but not limited to, multiple exposure, negative sandwich and photogram. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Print image dimensions must be no smaller than 3x5 inches and no larger than 8x10 inches. Accepted print formats: Mounted on mat or poster board no larger than 11x14 inches. Framed prints are not accepted. Digital image dimensions must be at least 640x960 (pixels) and 300 dpi (resolution). Accepted file formats: JPEG, JPG, and PNG.
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VISUAL ARTS

INSTRUCTIONS: Works of both fine and design arts are accepted, including but not limited to: architectural drawing and models, ceramics, collage, computer generated images and graphics, crafts, drawing, fashion clothes and jewelry, fiber work, mixed media, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. 2D artworks must be mounted on sturdy material and no larger than 24x30 inches with matting. Framed entries are not accepted. Include one digital image of artwork with your submission. 3D artwork submissions must contain 3 digital images of artwork at different angles. Image(s) are used for artwork identification, judging and exhibition purposes. Accepted file formats: JPEG, JPG, and PNG.
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FILM PRODUCTION

INSTRUCTIONS: Production: Accepted short film styles include: Animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or media presentation. Use of PowerPoint is prohibited. Entrant must be the screenwriter, cinematographer, editor and producer. If background music is used, cite it on the entry form. Video file must not exceed 5 minutes in length and 1,000 MB (1,000 megabyte) in file size and be in MP4, MOV, or AVI format.
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STUDENT SIGNATURE

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“Ownership in any submission shall remain the property of the entrant, but entry into this program constitutes entrant’s irrevocable permission and consent that the PTA may display, copy, reproduce, enhance, print, sublicense, publish, distribute and create derivative works for PTA purposes. PTA is not responsible for list or damaged entries. Submission of entry into the PTA Reflections program constitutes acceptance of all rules and conditions. I agree to the above statement and the National PTA Reflections Official Rules.”
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GWMS REFLECTIONS 2025-26

Please fill out the electronic entry form. This is the same as the paper form. If the student progresses, you may be asked to sign a paper form. Please note: The title of the uploaded file needs to match the title of your student's work.

PLEASE CHOOSE ONLY ONE CATEGORY AND UPLOAD FILES