PTA Reflections: What my culture means to me
PTA Reflections: What My Culture Means to Me
All Vista Verde students in grades K–8 are invited to participate in this year’s Reflections Art Program! Reflections encourages students to explore their creativity and share their unique perspectives through the visual, performing, and written arts.
Students may submit one original entry per category in any or all of the following:
- Visual Arts
- Photography
- Literature
- Music Composition
- Dance Choreography
- Film Production
Free Reflections Creative Workshop
To help students get inspired and start creating, we’re hosting a free, after-school Creative Workshop at Vista Verde!
Friday, September 11
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Vista Verde MPR
Sign up here
Students will have an opportunity to explore different Reflections categories, brainstorm ideas around this year’s theme, and begin developing an entry. Parents are welcome to attend.
Reflections Entry Deadline: Monday, October 19, 2026
Submission information will be shared soon.
Before creating an entry, families can also review the How to Craft an Entry and Overall Entry Guidelines.
Each year, Vista Verde students create thoughtful and inspiring work, with many entries advancing beyond the school level to Irvine Council, Fourth District PTA, California State PTA, and even the National PTA Reflections Program. We can’t wait to see how our students interpret this year’s theme, What My Culture Means to Me!
Thank you for helping us spread the word and encourage our Vista Verde artists, writers, musicians, dancers, photographers, and filmmakers!
Questions? Please contact reflectionsart.
September Pediatric Cancer Month
September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, and we invite our community to support a cause close to our hearts. Former student Jake Brandes and his family are raising funds for childhood cancer research through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and the UCLA Nano Transformers/Jonas Lab.
The Jonas Lab is working to develop safer, more effective treatments for children with cancer. Please consider clicking the link to make a donation for children impacted by childhood cancer. Every contribution helps fund groundbreaking research toward better treatments and cures.
https://www.alexslemonade.org/
2026/ucla-nano-transformers (https://www.alexslemonade. org/2026/ucla-nano- transformers)
September Pediatric Cancer Month
September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, and we invite our community to support a cause close to our hearts. Former student Jake Brandes and his family are raising funds for childhood cancer research through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and the UCLA Nano Transformers/Jonas Lab.
The Jonas Lab is working to develop safer, more effective treatments for children with cancer. Please consider clicking the link to make a donation for children impacted by childhood cancer. Every contribution helps fund groundbreaking research toward better treatments and cures.
https://www.alexslemonade.org/
2026/ucla-nano-transformers (https://www.alexslemonade. org/2026/ucla-nano- transformers)