FMHS students who participated in the PTA Reflections program were recently recognized at an awards ceremony at FMHS.

FMHS had 22 entries this year. Top entries advance to the district level, and from there they are judged and can advance to the state level, and from there to the national level.

FMHS entries that advanced to state were:

“Mirror Mirror: What’s True or What You See,” by Riya Jadeja, 9th grade, Photography.

“Happiness Within” by Anika Saiprabhu, film production  https://youtu.be/wvD2bJhr-Nw

“Luminous” by Anika Saiprabhu, music composition https://drive.google.com/…/0B1qWs5xeNSKdUjRCNGg4OFJRc…/view…

The following FMHS student entries had advanced to the district level.

Tina Luo, 9th grade, “What Do I See?”, Literature.
*Riya Jadeja, 9th grade, “Mirror Mirror: What’s True or What You See,” Photography.
Brandon Davidson, 9th grade, “Looking Into the Eyes of the Arch De Triumph,” Photography.
Sowmya Sridhar, 10th grade, “The Power Within,” Photography.
Cassidy Wong, 9th grade, “Dysphoric Mindscape,” Visual Art.
Riya Jadeja, 9th grade, “Dreams and Their Wings,” Visual Art.
*Anika Saiprabhu, 10th grade, “Happiness Within,” Film Production.
*Anika Saiprabhu, 10th grade, “Luminous,” Music Composition.
*Advanced from District to State

National PTA’s Reflections program has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life. The theme for the 2019-2020 program year was “Look Within.” The theme for 2020-2021 will be “I Matter Because … ”

Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts.

The Flower Mound High School PTSA Nomination Committee is currently seeking nominations of individuals who are interested in serving as officers for our school PTSA during the 2020-2021 school year.  Is this something that you or someone you know may be interested in?  If you feel like you would like to be involved in a larger capacity with the PTSA, now is your chance to make your voice heard!

The positions that we will be collecting and reviewing nominations for are:

• President

• Vice President

• Secretary

• Treasurer

Please submit nominations by Monday 3/2/2020.

Please email any nominations or suggestions (including self-nominations) to Christie Zupancic   czupanci@yahoo.com or place them in the PTSA mailbox in the office.

JOIN PTA! Did you know that PTSA membership is a requirement to receive scholarships from FMHS PTSA or Texas PTA, or to advance in the PTA Reflections program? It is easy to become a member by visiting joinpta.org. Or download and return our membership form.

Membership is our only major fundraiser. When you join PTSA, you help support programs like campus grants, student programs, Grateful Dads, staff hospitality, Jammin’ Jags, Reflections arts program, and communications efforts. You also are lending your voice to state and national PTA advocacy efforts! Thank you for supporting these important initiatives!

The FMHS PTSA is pursuing the National PTA School of Excellence designation for both FM9 and Main campuses. You can help us by filling out our surveys!

FM9: https://forms.gle/QvKeQTJu52fTKZ8c7
Main Campus: https://forms.gle/FkzLiqMtW9ah4Zzi6

The National PTA Reflections program encourages students of all ages and abilities to explore and be involved in the arts. Through the program, LISD PTA, State and National PTAs across the country urge students in preschool through grade 12 to create and submit original works of art in the medium of their choice (dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts) reflecting on a theme —

“Look Within.”

There also is a special artist division option for students with disabilities to ensure that all students have the opportunity to participate in the program. Students are recognized each year for their artistic ingenuity to bring the theme to life in a way that is personal and meaningful.

Entry Rules and Forms:
The student or at least one person from their primary household must be a current member of the FMHS PTSA.

Students should download the Program Rules to ensure their art meets the requirements for each art category. Each entry must be accompanied by a completed Student Entry form. Visit https://www.txpta.org/reflections-participation

There is no limit to the number of entries for all categories.

Submissions Deadline: Oct. 25.

For information, contact: reflectionsfmhsptsa@gmail.com