We are thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Reflections program, a celebration of artistic talent and creative expression that continues to inspire us all. The dedication and creativity displayed by our students have once again left us in awe, and we couldn’t be more proud of their incredible achievements.

This year, the theme for Reflections was “I am hopeful because…” and our talented students took this theme to heart, pouring their hearts and souls into their artistic creations. The submissions spanned a wide range of art forms, including visual arts, literature, and photography. The judges had a difficult task ahead of them, as the quality of the entries was truly exceptional.

Without further ado, here are the winners of the 2023 Reflections competition at Vista Verde K-8 School:

2023-2024 Reflections Winners

1. Literature

Primary:
1. Award of excellence: Emilene Li-Moradian, Grade 1, Age 6, Skeeber, How I Feel Sometimes
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1CCZ75cYfNjrv-2VqGUhkLLHmWeO1kM3_

2.Award of Merit:Karina Chen,Grade 2,Age 7, Hinkey

I Love Clay

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1H_VxReU1bq_iHk1FoXmPbFWH8BwyCXXQ

3. Honorable Mention: Sherlock Luan, Grade 2,Age 7, Classroom 7

I am hopeful because I never give up

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1f4UtUMGdaCGZT01PI1f3F-ZtDW8_8WGa

Intermediate:

1.Award of excellence: Junxi Liu (Jay), Grade 3, Age 8, Mrs.Widen

Disney Dream

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HVqbC6xlSzU-OC9cgAiKENyc0gN–OCx

2. .Award of Merit:Alicia Wu, Grade 5, Age 11, Gornbein

I am hopeful for

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rucrNuhjzv5ZVl8hBL4bGy0cu2OVgPP9

3. Honorable Mention: Sining(Alice) Wang,  Grade 5, Age 11, Ms. Huffman

I am hopeful

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Y6sxBitgm-gvsneI76mM4WbvHABYCQIF

Middle school:

1.Award of excellence:Juxi Liu (Bella), Grade 6, Age 11, Mr.Widen

Joshua Hope

https://drive.google.com/open?id=14bClCWCUC7oyiVEdQcBW6lw9cD1SfTZw

2..Award of Merit:Eliza Nelson,  Grade 8, Age 13, Chaney

Wonders Advanced

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1tMPcWFgFvOipzKWg9NKTtQf2MJX8oQIr

3. Honorable Mention: Luc Chen, Grade 6, Age 11,Causey

My Sister Karina

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1deoU5zW6UK9mi5AQFiD4ssEG85ley2d1

2. Photo:

Primary:

1.Award of excellence:Mila(Muning) Wang, Grade 2, Age 7, Mrs. Awbrey Smith

The calm and harmony of nature

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1vPnxyLdY9uIFx14z_2rW9xBU2wmaHjmp

2..Award of Merit:Nikan Shahrokhi,  Grade 2, Age 7, Mrs. Sandberg

(Air Canada) FLY

https://drive.google.com/open?id=10u-odFDS28SYhvIvrUi5i7GSRTtD8Xms

3. Honorable Mention: Hannah Yang, Grade 2, Age 7, Mrs. Sandberg

Unconditional love

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ebptcaeSSB7heP7NE70G-WK_N21jH7L

Intermediate:

1.Award of excellence:Ayden Wu, Grade 3, Age 9,MRS. Willams

My living space

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kN7FL75jjAQ5A01hzrBGdnMigg5pXv9D

             2..Award of Merit:Sining(Alice) Wang, Grade 5, Age 11,Ms. Huffman

             Freedom in the flow

             https://drive.google.com/open?id=17sDEB2IcRG0RI6V-5jASZ0iktsFeOyrb

3. Honorable Mention: Ava Ross, Grade 5, Age 10,Ms. Gornbein

The Little Things

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1A7nYHrFUFalkxsDy-x1KHd-55sVaykwm

Middle school:

1.Award of excellence:Luc Chen, Grade 6, Age 11,Causey

My Sister Karina

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ovT5L-H82voNTnj1ObC_LFFzVlOGn2jS

2..Award of Merit:Darryl Darryl, Grade 6, Age 11,

Sunset

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mSAdlMqqkgCvfMv6-_mYQ3XfzDM-Dd6O

3. Honorable Mention: Juxi Liu (Bella), Grade 6, Age 11, Mr.Widen

Possibility

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OrZ0s-vh4hoiDnMv6EWnB34grh0r1H_t

3. Visual Art

Primary:

1.Award of excellence:Karina Chen,Grade 2,Age 7, Hinkey

Little Engineers

https://drive.google.com/open?id=19VVaAenSIj-0aF6fkN0qAPVNNLBs9n4_

2..Award of Merit:Amelia “Mia” Lee, Grade 1, Age 6, Ms. Skeber

The Cure for Love is Us

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Oz3DPNt71aETiCWyQkFQG15hVoJZzUtQ

3. Honorable Mention: Nikan Shahrokhi, Grade 2,Age 7, Mrs. Sandberg

The city

https://drive.google.com/open?id=19-djC9Y8KFawpwEZJiUxF0wYF6HbPTL2

Intermediate:

1.Award of excellence:Evelyn He,  Grade 5, Age 10,

I’m hopeful because I’m not alone

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1TFePqwuU-qpWHhFrjBw2GiT66ooky4BU

2..Award of Merit:Jialu Zhou, Grade 5, Age 10,

I am hopeful because I can learn to help animals

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ZHo6QXKjjHHf1gRtKQnnhk1SdDtGkOrK

3. Honorable Mention: Junxi Liu (Jay), Grade 3, Age 8, Mrs.Widen

The beauty of life

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1JXUJYvfaxdbIcc7OFPmeGPXb-aSq6GJH

Middle school:

1.Award of excellence:Ella Jalili, Grade 7, Age 12,Mrs. Mark

Painting Hope

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1A-d9CBb42rl9DKrC6U2Eivi0zwidaaXF

2..Award of Merit:Bella Yang, Grade 6, Age 11, Mr. Causey

Peace in the World

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gMG0JL_qmoB2wfAe0wAotQOMIkzeM5hM

3. Honorable Mention: Alyssa Parsi,  Grade 6, Age 12, Ms. Foreman

The moral of hope

https://drive.google.com/open?id=14HYLvCxw6ecmLOx3FoUXF0U0FrrmTqqX

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and participants for their incredible contributions to this year’s Reflections program. Your hard work, passion, and dedication shine through in every piece of art you created. The Award of Excellence winners will move forward to represent Vista Verde at the district level.

We would also like to express our gratitude to the judges, teachers, parents, and volunteers who helped make this event possible. Your support and guidance have been instrumental in nurturing the artistic talents of our students.

To showcase the remarkable talent of our students, the  Award Ceremony will be on Tuesday, Jan. 23rd to recognize all the students who have submitted an entry. Details closer to the event will be sent out by Fawn Agner. We will also be displaying their outstanding works of art throughout the school for everyone to admire.

Once again, congratulations to all our Reflections winners. Your art has enriched our school community and serves as a testament to the power of creativity and imagination. We can’t wait to see what incredible art you will produce in the future.