DFE PTA Reflections Student Entry Form

David Fairchild Elementary PTA Reflections Student Entry Form
This Year's Theme: What My Culture Means to Me

Make sure the theme is reflected in your work & especially the artist statement!

Interpretation of Theme is worth 40%. Technique & Creativity count as 30% each.

Deadline: November 10, 2026

Reflections Chair contact info: Melissa Maxfield, mjmaxfield@dadeschools.net

Review the Rules and Category Guidelines for the category you are submitting.

Click here for a link to the Rules & Guidelines before submitting!
Student Name

First NameLast Name
Age
Student ID Number
Homeroom Teacher
Grade
Parent/Guardian Name(s)
Parent/Guardian Email
example@example.com
Parent/ Guardian Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Division

Grade Division: Students select the appropriate division for their grade. Accessible Arts Division Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may also select to participate in the Accessible Arts Division to receive division-specific accommodations and non-artistic accommodations as outlined in the division guidelines. Participating students compete against other students in the division and are awarded as part of the division. See the Craft an Entry page for more details. If you will participate in the Accessible Arts division, select the option based on your grade.
Grade Division
Arts Category (check one)

Artwork Details
Title of Artwork
Titles help viewers understand what you're trying to say with your artwork. A good title tells the story of your piece and starts to explain your interpretation of the theme.
ARTIST STATEMENT (Required).

In 10 to 100 words, describe your work and how it relates to the theme. 0/100
Dimensions (Visual Arts/Photography)
Medium and Materials (Visual Arts)
Word Count (Literature)
Up to 2,000 words
Technology / Editing software, if used. (all categories)

If technology is used, describe the platform's use in the creation process, including any generative elements (10-50 words).0/50
Dance Choreography: Cite background music, if used. Type N/A if not used.
Title, composer and performer
Music Composition: List musician(s) or instrumentation.
Film Production: Cite background music, if used. Type N/A if not used.
Title, composer and performer
Accessible Arts Artwork Details (Optional, Accessible Arts Only) Students participating in Accessible Arts may provide details about how their disability and/or support needs impacted their entry (10 to 100 words).

0/100

File uploads
Before continuing please ensure that your file is saved properly.

1- Ensure the student name does not appear on the artwork itself (ie- on a title screen or shown on the art)

2- Use the following naming convention for your file:

Category-Division-Lastname-Firstname If you have more than one file to upload you would add a number at the end.

Example: Dance-Pri-Smith-Sally

Category Abbreviations
- Dance Choreography: Dance
- Film Production: Film
- Literature: Lit
- Music Composition: Music
- Photography: Photo
- Visual Arts: VA
Division Abbreviations
- Primary (Pre-K–Grade 2): Pri
- Intermediate (Grades 3–5): Int
- Middle School (Grades 6–8): Mid
- High School (Grades 9–12): High
- Accessible Arts: AA
Literature submission: Upload a digital copy of your literature in PDF format.

Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme may be submitted. Each entry must be the original work of one student only.
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Music Composition submission: Upload the music notation or reflective statement in PDF format.

Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme may be submitted. Each entry must be the original work of one student only.
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Music Composition submission: Upload the music audio recording file not exceed 5 minutes in mp3 or wav format.

Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme may be submitted. Each entry must be the original work of one student only.
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Photography submission: Upload the photograph in JPEG, JPG, and PNG file format with the dimensions of at least 640x960 (pixels) and 300 dpi (resolution).

Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme may be submitted. Each entry must be the original work of one student only.
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Visual Arts submission- For 2D art pieces (painting, drawing etc)- Upload one digital image of your artwork. For 3D art pieces (sculpture, diorama, etc.)- Upload 3 photos of the entry using a combination of angles.

Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme may be submitted. Each entry must be the original work of one student only.
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Film Production submission: Please upload your video file not exceeding 5 minutes in length and 1,000 MB in file size. Accepted file formats include: .mp4, .mov, .avi.

Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme may be submitted. Each entry must be the original work of one student only.
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Dance Choreography submission: Please upload your video file not exceeding 5 minutes in length and 1,000 MB in file size. Accepted file formats include: .mp4, .mov, .avi.

Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme may be submitted. Each entry must be the original work of one student only.
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Entry Agreement
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.
Student Signature
Type your name as your electronic signature.
Parent Signature
Type your name as your electronic signature.
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David Fairchild Elementary PTA Reflections Student Entry Form

Division

Artwork Details

File uploads

Entry Agreement