PTA Start the Arts Week – September 15-19
The Official Reflections Kick-Off Celebration during National Arts in Education Week will promote whole-school participation in arts programs and activities. The campaign will also raise awareness about the value the arts bring to a high quality, comprehensive education.
During the school week, each day will focus on a different arts category. PTAs are encouraged to host daily activities engaging students in each art form―providing opportunities to promote the Reflections program theme and participate in the Reflections awards program.
Monday – Dance Choreography- Tuesday – Film Production
- Wednesday – Literature
- Thursday – Music Composition
- Friday – Visual Arts & Photography
Ideas for participating in PTA Start the Arts Week:
- Share activities and ideas with community leaders and in social media using #StartTheArts.
- Customize the PTA Start the Arts flyer and media advisory to announce week-long activities to the whole school community.
- Post the facebook cover photo, web ad and web banner on school, PTA, and personal pages.
- Distribute the new Reflections Program Flyer to promote Reflections around the school and community.
- Read National PTA’s One Voice blogs about current issues and trends in arts education.
- Join the PTA Twitter Chat on Monday, Sept. 15 at 9 p.m. Follow #StartTheArts and tweet @NationalPTA.