PTSA Updates

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The 2021-2022 Reflections Arts Program celebrating student creativity is now underway. All students attending Venado Middle School, are invited to participate and submit original artwork in one of six areas: Dance Choreography, Literature, Photography, Film Production, Music Composition, and Visual Arts.  (Students can enter in more than one category but entries are limited to one per category.) National PTA Reflections Flyer 21-22

There is also a Special Artist Division, an option for students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or ADA.    

Awards are given at the local, regional, state, and national levels.  This year's theme is “I Will Change the World by. . ."  Showcase your talents and submit your entries online by Monday, October 25 at 3 p.m.

All entries will be accepted online in electronic/digital format only.

Click the following link to complete and submit the entry form online: https://tinyurl.com/kr732fey

(Please note that this year all entries must be submitted via this online form and must not exceed 1GB in file size.) Please click the following link(s) for the rules: 

Visual Arts Rules:

http://www.fourthdistrictpta.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/visual-arts-rules_reflections_20-21.docx

 Photography Rules:

http://www.fourthdistrictpta.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/photography-rules_reflections_20-21.docx

 Literature Rules:

http://www.fourthdistrictpta.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/literature-rules_reflections_20-21.docx

 Dance Choreography Rules:

http://www.fourthdistrictpta.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/dance-rules_reflections_20-21.docx

 Film Production Rules:

http://www.fourthdistrictpta.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Rules-19-20-Reflections-Film-Production-Rules.docx

 Music Composition Rules:

http://www.fourthdistrictpta.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/music-rules_reflections_20-21.docx

Special Artist Division: 

http://www.fourthdistrictpta.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Rules-19-20-Reflections-Special-Artist-Division-Rules.docx

For further information, visit:  https://www.fourthdistrictpta.org/reflections/

If you have any questions, please email Mehnaz Piracha at  venadoptsa@gmail.com

PTSA Membership: Join PTSA and help your students reach for the stars! Make our Membership Drive successful and receive a chance to win a $25 gift card! Your support and membership dollars fund programs and activities at our school!

By becoming a Venado PTSA member, you help to fund vital programs aimed at elevating the learning experience for our students. Keeping them active, engaged, and interested in their learning will help to better position them for success in high school and later in life. Membership is only $15.75 per person* per year and go directly to supporting the following:

Technology Improvements – To keep technology at Venado on the cutting edge.

Teacher Mini-Grants – To go toward the purchase of educational tools, supplies, and books for classrooms.

The Reflections Program – To promote the arts at Venado.

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week – To support a celebration of Venado’s staff.

8th Grade Promotion Party – To mark a special accomplishment, support a fun farewell event for our 8th graders.

For more information, please see the flyer here: PTSA Membership Drive