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For over 50 years, National PTA's Reflections has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students.
Reflections welcomes students of all grades and abilities to explore and be involved in the arts. Students reflect on a student selected theme and create original works of art in the areas of Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts.
All submissions are displayed at the Annual Sachem Reflections Showcase in May. In addition, many Sachem students have received awards and recognitions at the Region, State and National levels.
Contact our amazing Reflections co-chairs with any questions: Colleen Stewart or Charlotte Green
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SACHEM PTA COUNCIL REFLECTIONS SHOWCASE
Sachem Public Library
Learning to read is the single most important activity in a child’s education.
Studies show that children who read at home are better prepared to succeed in school.
PARP is a program that asks a partner (parent, grandparent, babysitter, older sibling, cousin, friend, etc.) to read with a child for at least 20 minutes daily, stressing the fact that reading can be fun as well as informative. The choice of reading materials can vary from books to anything with printed words to even playing word games like Scrabble or Boggle. The daily activity of reading together strengthens reading and communication skills in the child and also strengthens the parent/child relationship.
PARP programs vary in length, there is no annual or required theme, and can run at little to no cost!
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MAY 15
PARP Goals
➢ Encourages reading at home to supplement school and library reading programs
➢ Allows children to discover that reading can be fun as well as informative
➢ Fortifies children’s reading habits
➢ Strengthens student and family reading habits, while focusing on the enjoyment of reading
➢ Develops and improves family relationships and communication
➢ It brings parents and families closer together by sharing the pleasurable experience of reading together
➢ Provides parents and families with information to help the children become better readers
➢ Improves children’s creativity and well-being by limiting screen time, television viewing, and increasing family closeness
➢ Strengthens the bond between home, school, and community
National PTA School of Excellence recognition program opens the lines of communication and critical thinking within school communities to make data-driven decisions that yield positive, long-term results. School of Excellence is committed to supporting and recognizing partnerships between local PTAs and schools to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being for all students.
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