“Accepting Imperfection” was the theme for this year’s PTA Reflections contest where students ranging from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade were encouraged to create an original artwork that expresses their interpretation of this year’s theme in one or more of the following categories:
Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and/or Visual Arts.
We would like to congratulate the following Conejo Valley students for moving through four rounds of judging and thousands of entries to receive the following awards:
Award of Excellence - California State PTA Reflections: Dance Choreography “What is it to be Perfect?”
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Rowan Zollars, Grade 6, Sycamore Canyon School PTSA
Award of Merit - California State PTA Reflections: Visual Arts
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Vivienne Bell, Grade 12, Newbury Park High School PTSA
Award of Merit - California State PTA Reflections: Literature
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Lily Love Rodriguez, Grade 8, Colina Middle School PTSA
These awardees were publicly recognized for their accomplishments at the Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Board of Education meeting. Thank you scholar-artists for sharing your talents and congratulations on the hard-earned recognition!
An extra congratulations is extended to Rowan Zollars who was named an Outstanding Interpretation Award Recipient from the National PTA Reflections. She is one of just seven student-artists nationwide to earn this distinction. As an Outstanding Interpretation Award recipient, Rowan will receive an $800 scholarship to further her artistic talents, and the Sycamore Canyon School PTSA is awarded $200 to support arts and culture in their community. All national award recipients receive a medallion, certificate and year-round recognition from National PTA.
The Reflection Arts Program has served as a valuable program for engaging families and building strong relationships in the school community while supporting student success each year since 1969. Nearly 300,000 students and their families engage in arts education through Reflections annually, promoting community awareness of the importance of arts education and celebrating cultural diversity. The program aims to provide a platform for students to showcase their artistic talents, express themselves, encourage critical thinking, and experience the fun and joy of making art.
