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Show Valley View Students Participate in Reflections by Cyd Lemone Valley View students that participated in the 2010 Reflections program received a special surprise last Thursday, when they were awarded in their classes with a winners bag which included a Clark Planetarium IMAX movie ticket, Article Circle and Wingers coupons, fun erasers, an art pad, sticker sheet, pencil and goodies. Reflections Coordinator, Anna French, hopes Reflections will continue to be a program that schools and parents promote. "Reflections is a great program because it encourages students to explore the arts. The kids have an opportunity to do something creative, and have a good time doing it. They also receive recognition for their efforts" she stated. In place of trophies or ribbons this year, Anna gave the participants art supplies to encourage their creativity. "My hope is that this positive experience will inspire them to continue creating" she said. Mrs. Gourley's entire third grade class submitted an entry in the Reflections program this year with four of her students moving on to the council level for judging. "I love to see programs mat encourage pur students to participate more in the arts. For some of my students, this was the first time they had ever participated in Reflections and the projects they submitted were amazing. I think, they discovered talent that they didn't know they had and this is why the Reflections program is so important" said Mrs. Gourley. The Reflections Program was started in 1969 by Mary Lou Anderson, who served as Colorado PTA president at the time. In its 40-year history, the program has encouraged millions of students across the nation and in American schools overseas to create works of art for fun and recognition. Students in preschool through grade 12 are encouraged to create and submit works of art in six areas: dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and the visual arts (which includes art forms such as drawing, painting, print making, and collage). |
