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PTA Newsletter July 25th, 2025
special edition:
REFLECTIONS
Whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time, we’re glad you’re here 😊❤️
This is a special edition of our PTA newsletter focusing on Reflections, the long-running arts program that invites students to express themselves through dance, film, literature, music, photography, and visual arts. Here, you’ll find everything families need to know to help their student take part in this year’s theme, I Belong!
SEPT 29 - COMMUNITY ART NIGHT
Come Learn About Reflections
Begin Brainstorming Project Ideas with Artists from Our Community
📍 Newton Rayzor Elementary Cafeteria
📅 Monday, Sept. 29 | 5:00 General Session PTA Meeting
5:30–7:00 PM Community Art Night
Join us for hands-on activities with local artists and explore this year’s Reflections theme, and a quick General Session PTA Meeting
✨ Brainstorm project ideas
✨ Learn how to submit your entry
✨ Enjoy refreshments
What is Reflections?
Entry deadline: October 19, 2025
🌟 50+ years strong
🎨 6 art categories
😁 Recognition, not competition
Reflections has been a staple arts program in many schools for over 50 years. Through the efforts of our Local PTAs, millions of students have found a creative outlet in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts.
With positive recognition as the focus of this program, rather than competition, students of all ages and abilities can experience the benefits of creative expression and help in finding their own voice in telling their unique story.
✨ RECOGNITION ✨ AND ✨ RAFFLE ✨
This year, every student who submits an entry for Reflections at Newton Rayzor will be entered into a prize raffle with many wonderful prizes to be announced soon! All students who enter will also be recognized at a special reception and art show later this year.
CHECK OUT LAST YEARS ENTRIES
FROM SERIOUS TO SILLY, ALL KINDS OF CREATIVITY IS CELEBRATED
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Accessible Arts Elementary Level Recognitions
🙌 Volunteer Opportunity 👀
To make this event a success, we are seeking volunteers to help manage the activities going on for our attendees.
Volunteer Sign Up:
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
We’re grateful to the local businesses who give time, supplies, and support to our school.
Your generosity helps us keep our special programs going strong.
DeepEars Music
DeepEars Music is your site for custom compositions and arrangements of all music genres, developed and owned by composer David J. Pierce.
Patchouli Joe's Books & Indulgences
One block west of the Denton Square on Hickory St, across the street from Theatre Denton (Campus Theatre).
Dance with Helen
of the Kindred Oaks Collective
UP AHEAD
- Sept 29 - Community Art Night & General Session PTA Meeting @ NRE, 5:30 - 7pm
- OCT 9 - Coffee Walk, watch for Sign-Up on FB/IG and future newsletter
- Oct 10 - End of Grading Period
- Oct 12 - Holiday: Students & Teachers
- Oct 13 - Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
- Oct 31 - Fun Run Fundraiser Event - More info to come!
FOLLOW US HERE 👇
You complete a background check with Denton ISD to volunteer on all campuses. This is a Denton ISD rule. Please contact our front office with questions or concerns regarding the process.
COMMUNITY SPONSORS KEEP OUR HIVE STRONG
Visit Our Queen Bee Community Sponsors for More About Them
Chasza McCaskill, Master Barber
25/26 Board Members
President - Gail Aguilar
VP - Stacy Stone
Treasurer - Cassidy Shelby
Secretary - Kristina Jimenez
Parliamentarian - Natalie Lea
Communications - Sydney Regis
Staff Appreciation - Kay MacIntyre
Volunteer Coordinator - Amy Stults
Programs - Devin Smith
Fundraising - Chandler Hill
Arts in Education - Sarah Lynn Fisher
Book Fair - Daniela Ortiz
Membership - Cody Johnston







