One of the projects we will be doing is having each child build, care for, and collect data on their very own terrarium. To do so, we need 2 liter plastic bottles. 19 of them. So if you have any around the house, please bring them back as early as possible in the week that we return. We have a project fair in late January, so the quicker we can get to building our terrariums, the better. Ok, thanks for your time and enjoy the holidays.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Rain Forests
Hope everyone is enjoying a break from school. I wanted to let everyone know that we begin a unit on the rain forests of our world when we return back to Trillium. Beth's class will be studying the Asian rain forest, Brian will be studying the South American rain forest, and we will be studying the African rain forest. Anyone excited about Gorillas?
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Enjoy Your Break
Hi all. I just wanted to wish you all a great break and to say thanks for all you have done. I can't tell you how much I appreciate all of your wonderful and truly amazing children. Day in and day out I am blown away by their abilities, compassion, respect, love, and eagerness to explore our world. Having a class like ours has been an outstanding inspiration and blessing. Thanks.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Friday
Good Morning!!
Today is Friday December 18, 2009.
We will finish our ornaments.
We will have our class meeting.
We will clean, clean, clean and take home our work.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have sharing.
We will say our good byes.
We will have a special treat.
We will have fun!!
Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
RALFELEW
Today is Friday December 18, 2009.
We will finish our ornaments.
We will have our class meeting.
We will clean, clean, clean and take home our work.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have sharing.
We will say our good byes.
We will have a special treat.
We will have fun!!
Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
RALFELEW
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Thursday
Good Morning!!
Today is Thursday December 17, 2009.
We will have our final day of Intensives.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will work on our class story.
We will do some fun holiday art.
We will be kind to each other.
We will have fun!!!
Love,
Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
COVNATAI
**Tomorrow is the last day of school before the break!!! We are off all of the next two weeks!**
When you come in early (before 8:30), and Whitney is not in the classroom (which will happen tomorrow, because he has morning duty), you need to go to whichever room is open (Beth's or Brian's). There will be a big sign on one of the rooms that says "OPEN".
No All School Meeting tomorrow.
Whitney read a poem called "It's A Wonderful World, But They Made A Few Mistakes".
Morning Mystery Word Answer:
VACATION
Today is Thursday December 17, 2009.
We will have our final day of Intensives.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will work on our class story.
We will do some fun holiday art.
We will be kind to each other.
We will have fun!!!
Love,
Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
COVNATAI
**Tomorrow is the last day of school before the break!!! We are off all of the next two weeks!**
When you come in early (before 8:30), and Whitney is not in the classroom (which will happen tomorrow, because he has morning duty), you need to go to whichever room is open (Beth's or Brian's). There will be a big sign on one of the rooms that says "OPEN".
No All School Meeting tomorrow.
Whitney read a poem called "It's A Wonderful World, But They Made A Few Mistakes".
Morning Mystery Word Answer:
VACATION
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Sharing For Friday
Hi all! Just wanted to let you all know that we decided that the theme for Friday's sharing will be "something you made." Thanks!
Wednesday
Good Morning!!
Today is Wednesday December 16th 2009.
We will have our third day of Intensives.
We have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have dance with Brian.
We will have writing workshop.
We will have ILP Time.
We will be courageous.
We will have fun!!
Love Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
R A F R S E M
F A R M E R S
Yesterday we read a book about Cesar Chavez and his fight for the rights of California farmers.
We will be having sharing of Friday. The theme will be decided by the students by the day's end. I will post the theme tonight.
Today is Wednesday December 16th 2009.
We will have our third day of Intensives.
We have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have dance with Brian.
We will have writing workshop.
We will have ILP Time.
We will be courageous.
We will have fun!!
Love Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
R A F R S E M
F A R M E R S
Yesterday we read a book about Cesar Chavez and his fight for the rights of California farmers.
We will be having sharing of Friday. The theme will be decided by the students by the day's end. I will post the theme tonight.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Homework
Just a shout out that there is new optional homework in the take home folders. I think that many missed it since I placed it in there during the school day (Monday (sorry)). The due date is this upcoming Friday, but don't feel obligated to have it in by then if it doesn't fit your schedule. I will also have another assignment in the folders on Friday for those who want some work over the break. Once again, please give me feedback about how the assignments work for you all. Thanks!
Monday
Good Morning!!
Today is Tuesday December 14, 2009.
We will have our first Intensive Day.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have a class meeting.
We will be kind to each other.
We will have fun!! Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
NARIDOSU
Mystery Word:
DINOSAUR (a puzzle from this morning)
Today is Tuesday December 14, 2009.
We will have our first Intensive Day.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have a class meeting.
We will be kind to each other.
We will have fun!! Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
NARIDOSU
Mystery Word:
DINOSAUR (a puzzle from this morning)
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Activity Fee
Dear Families;
Our bookkeepers have informed us that the number of people who have paid the activity/supply fee of $150 is relatively small. This makes it difficult for us to move forward with field trips and project plans as well as purchasing snacks. If you have paid the fee this year, please confirm with your child’s teacher. If you qualify for free and reduced lunch there may still be a scholarship available from TFT.
We made plans for the year based on the activity fee being collected from all the families in our classes. If you haven’t been able to pay, please check with your child’s teacher for creative payment plans to meet our goals.
Thank you,
Beth, Brian and Whitney
The Show Must Go On!
Hi everyone-
There's rumor of possible snow or freezing rain tomorrow afternoon/evening and I wanted to let everyone know how that would effect our Performance Night. We've decided that regardless of weather, we will continue with our plans of a Performance Night. This means that if the weather does in fact get icky, we may be performing with less students than we planned for. It will make things interesting, but we will no doubt pull through it. I just wanted to inform you all of this so that if the weather turns you do not need to worry about contacting Trillium with questions. Of course we would love to have everyone there but if you feel unsafe traveling to school, please stay home. I really doubt we will have weather problems but either way, tomorrow evening will be a ton of fun! Can't wait to see you there.
Thursday
Good Morning!!
*TOMORROW IS PERFORMANCE NIGHT* please have children here at 5:45 for the 6:00 performance.
If you'd like to bring in lights so that we can light up our room, please bring them in by tomorrow.
Today is Thursday December 10, 2009.
We will have Performance Groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have a presentation from the Upper School.
We will work on our animal diaries.
We will attend a Vaudeville show!
We will have ILP time.
We will be kind to each other.
We will have fun!!
Love,
Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
CFIPIAC
All school meeting tomorrow. Proposals: Upper School wants to play music in the multi-purpose room during lunch; a winter solstice dance is coming up for the upper school and there is an amendment that the students want to bring guests from outside the school to the dance.
The special presentation today is about human rights. The class talked about Martin Luther King as an example of someone who was a human rights advocate.
Moses shared that his little sister had to have surgery. She is back home now, and we are all hoping she will be better very soon!
15 more days until Christmas; 1 day until the start of Hanukkah.
*TOMORROW IS PERFORMANCE NIGHT* please have children here at 5:45 for the 6:00 performance.
If you'd like to bring in lights so that we can light up our room, please bring them in by tomorrow.
Today is Thursday December 10, 2009.
We will have Performance Groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have a presentation from the Upper School.
We will work on our animal diaries.
We will attend a Vaudeville show!
We will have ILP time.
We will be kind to each other.
We will have fun!!
Love,
Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
CFIPIAC
All school meeting tomorrow. Proposals: Upper School wants to play music in the multi-purpose room during lunch; a winter solstice dance is coming up for the upper school and there is an amendment that the students want to bring guests from outside the school to the dance.
The special presentation today is about human rights. The class talked about Martin Luther King as an example of someone who was a human rights advocate.
Moses shared that his little sister had to have surgery. She is back home now, and we are all hoping she will be better very soon!
15 more days until Christmas; 1 day until the start of Hanukkah.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Wednesday
Good Morning!!
Today is Wednesday December 9, 2009.
We will have Performance Groups.
We will have a special snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will have elective blocks.
We will be courageous.
We will have fun!! Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
NEBLUD
Today is Wednesday December 9, 2009.
We will have Performance Groups.
We will have a special snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will have elective blocks.
We will be courageous.
We will have fun!! Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
NEBLUD
Tuesday
Good Morning!!
Today is Tuesday December 8, 2009.
We will have writing workshop.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have Performance Groups.
We will have music with Heidi.
We will have read aloud.
We will work on our class story.
We will have ILP time.
We will talk about intensive choices.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!! Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
RZEZANE
Mystery Word:
NEREZZA
Today is Tuesday December 8, 2009.
We will have writing workshop.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have Performance Groups.
We will have music with Heidi.
We will have read aloud.
We will work on our class story.
We will have ILP time.
We will talk about intensive choices.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!! Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
RZEZANE
Mystery Word:
NEREZZA
Monday, December 7, 2009
A Few Announcements/Reminders
Hi all! Just wanted to throw a few things out there:
1). Our performance night is this Friday (Dec. 11th) at 6:00pm here at Trillium. Students should arrive by 5:45 in order to get ready. For the most part, students are responsible for their own costumes. Please check in with them or me on what may be needed. We're not looking for anything too elaborate.
2). We are still in need of cereal boxes for Reading Workshop. If you have any extras, please send them with your child.
3). Luna passed a proposal last Class Meeting that gum is no longer allowed in our class. We found a few wads under tables and on the ground. Ewww! Please help us enforce this new class rule by not sending your child to school with gum.
4). As I am sure you know, it is really, really cold outside. Its supposed to be like this for a while. Although we will have indoor options available during recess, many kids need that time to get outside and really move their bodies. Please send your child to school with plenty of layers and other accessories (mittens, scarves, hats, gloves etc.) if possible. I will do my best to make sure they don't get lost.
5). For those who are choosing to partake in the homework, any feedback would be great. I want to make this an engaging activity that will get the family involved and reinforce what we are learning here. I also hope it shares some of the learning we are doing with you all. I want to make this a worthwhile endeavor and your feedback would greatly help. Also, I realized that I put the answer to The Mystery Word right on the paper. Way to go Whitney.
6). It appears that we have not collected a rather sizable amount of our activity fee. We will have a letter going out soon addressing this in greater detail. But if you know for sure that you have not paid the fee and are able to do so now, please speak to Ramona at the front desk.
7). Thanks to everyone who has helped out with snack this year. I cannot tell you how much this helps.
8). Lastly, I am so proud of all the work our kids are doing in creating a diary for their "Mystery Animal." This is a project we started last week and they are still in the midst of working on their sloppy copies but they are doing just great. It is so exciting to see them really progress as writers. We can't wait to share our final drafts with you all.
1). Our performance night is this Friday (Dec. 11th) at 6:00pm here at Trillium. Students should arrive by 5:45 in order to get ready. For the most part, students are responsible for their own costumes. Please check in with them or me on what may be needed. We're not looking for anything too elaborate.
2). We are still in need of cereal boxes for Reading Workshop. If you have any extras, please send them with your child.
3). Luna passed a proposal last Class Meeting that gum is no longer allowed in our class. We found a few wads under tables and on the ground. Ewww! Please help us enforce this new class rule by not sending your child to school with gum.
4). As I am sure you know, it is really, really cold outside. Its supposed to be like this for a while. Although we will have indoor options available during recess, many kids need that time to get outside and really move their bodies. Please send your child to school with plenty of layers and other accessories (mittens, scarves, hats, gloves etc.) if possible. I will do my best to make sure they don't get lost.
5). For those who are choosing to partake in the homework, any feedback would be great. I want to make this an engaging activity that will get the family involved and reinforce what we are learning here. I also hope it shares some of the learning we are doing with you all. I want to make this a worthwhile endeavor and your feedback would greatly help. Also, I realized that I put the answer to The Mystery Word right on the paper. Way to go Whitney.
6). It appears that we have not collected a rather sizable amount of our activity fee. We will have a letter going out soon addressing this in greater detail. But if you know for sure that you have not paid the fee and are able to do so now, please speak to Ramona at the front desk.
7). Thanks to everyone who has helped out with snack this year. I cannot tell you how much this helps.
8). Lastly, I am so proud of all the work our kids are doing in creating a diary for their "Mystery Animal." This is a project we started last week and they are still in the midst of working on their sloppy copies but they are doing just great. It is so exciting to see them really progress as writers. We can't wait to share our final drafts with you all.
Good Morning!!
Today is Monday December 7, 2009.
We will have Performance Groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have GARDEN with Amanda.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will have ELECTIVE BLOCKS.
We will be curious.
We will have fun!!
Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
IROEMVON
starts with an O...
Proposals passed from Fridays class meeting: No more gum in class. No more saving seats on the red risers.
Bring gloves, hats, coats, scarves to stay warm. We will be going out for recess even on these cold days.
Performance night: Friday Dec. 11. Be here at 5:45. Performance starts at 6.
Intensives start on 12/14, next Monday - Thursday.
Today is Monday December 7, 2009.
We will have Performance Groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have GARDEN with Amanda.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will have ELECTIVE BLOCKS.
We will be curious.
We will have fun!!
Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
IROEMVON
starts with an O...
Proposals passed from Fridays class meeting: No more gum in class. No more saving seats on the red risers.
Bring gloves, hats, coats, scarves to stay warm. We will be going out for recess even on these cold days.
Performance night: Friday Dec. 11. Be here at 5:45. Performance starts at 6.
Intensives start on 12/14, next Monday - Thursday.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Friday
Good Morning!!
Today is Wednesday December 4, 2009.
We will have an All School Meeting.
We will work on our animal diaries.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have Game Day.
We will work on our class story.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!! Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
LDISAN
Performance Night is 12/11! Please arrive at 5:45, to meet with group and get costumes on.
Next week, bring in an electrical light to light up the room. Don’t bring something that you would not want to get damaged or lost. And, of course, don’t bring anything flammable.
Mystery Word:
ISLAND
Today is Wednesday December 4, 2009.
We will have an All School Meeting.
We will work on our animal diaries.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have Game Day.
We will work on our class story.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!! Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
LDISAN
Performance Night is 12/11! Please arrive at 5:45, to meet with group and get costumes on.
Next week, bring in an electrical light to light up the room. Don’t bring something that you would not want to get damaged or lost. And, of course, don’t bring anything flammable.
Mystery Word:
ISLAND
Thursday, December 3, 2009
A Message From Beth For Those With Students In Her Performance Group
I'm sure that you have all heard about the performance night that we have coming up on December 11th. It starts at 6:00 and will include the kindergarten, first and second grades. I am really excited to share the work that we've been busy with and to let you see the delightful performances that your children are involved in. They are working on a theme of light this year and it should be grand with dances, plays and song.
Thanks, Beth
There are some things we are in need of for costumes. We need 4 long white dresses (they will be returned), a small christmas tree that can be carried by kids, a children's unbreakable menorah, a few other fancy dresses or boy's pants and nice shirts. Also we need clean white t-shirts that will get painted and not returned. We also need small christmas lights of many varieties. Please label those if you bring them in so that we can return them to you. Your help is so greatly appreciated. Hopefully, when you see the performances you will be glad you had something to help make it marvelous!
Scrip
Hi everyone. I think you all have probably heard by now that there is a Scrip contest this month. The advisor for the class that buys the most Scrip will get a Powell's gift card. Tomorrow morning Scrip for New Seasons and Fred-Meyer will be available on-demand at the free TFT coffee klatch in the multi-purpose room (starting at 8:30 a.m.). Come get a cup of coffee and a doughnut and buy some Scrip! The next large order needs to be in by Monday December 14 (but you can turn it in tomorrow!).
If anyone doesn't know what Scrip is: Scrip is a program where you can buy gift cards at face value (i.e., you pay $25 for a $25 card) but the stores give a percentage of what you pay back to the school. It is an easy way for the school to earn some money, without costing you anything other than a little extra time to put in your orders, or buy the New Seasons or Fred-Meyer cards on-demand.
Hope to see you all at coffee tomorrow, buying Scrip!
If anyone doesn't know what Scrip is: Scrip is a program where you can buy gift cards at face value (i.e., you pay $25 for a $25 card) but the stores give a percentage of what you pay back to the school. It is an easy way for the school to earn some money, without costing you anything other than a little extra time to put in your orders, or buy the New Seasons or Fred-Meyer cards on-demand.
Hope to see you all at coffee tomorrow, buying Scrip!
Thursday
Good Morning!!
Today is Thursday December 3, 2009.
It is Grace’s Birthday!!! Happy Birthday, Grace!
We will have Performance Groups.
We will have Snack and Recess.
We will have Reading Workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will work on our Animal Diaries.
We will work on our Class Story (This time I mean it).
We will have ILP time.
We will have a special treat.
We will be thinkers.
We will have fun!!
Love,
Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
NERTIW
Performance night is next week on Friday at 6:00 p.m. at school. We are going to light up the room for this. Please see Whitney's post below about bringing in lights next week.
*Intensives are the week after next (December 14-17) * Please talk to Whitney or e-mail Polly(our kindergarten and service learning teacher) (polly (at) trilliumcharterschool.org) if you would like to help.
Tomorrow there will be optional homework in the take-home folders.
There are three proposals for the all school meeting tomorrow. One of the proposals is to have student lawyers at the judicial committee. The lawyer would be someone who advocates for the person who is before the judicial committee. Another proposal is for the kitchen committee to have a chair. This would be a student in charge of the kitchen. The third proposal (from Rob) is for $50 from the all school meeting budget to build murals to hang out on the green fence going into the playground.
Tomorrow (because it’s the 4th) is Game Day! If you would like to bring in a game, you can bring it in.
Tomorrow (because it’s Friday) is Pokemon Day. You may bring in Pokemon cards if you want to play Pokemon during recess.
Morning Mystery Word:
WINTER
Today is Thursday December 3, 2009.
It is Grace’s Birthday!!! Happy Birthday, Grace!
We will have Performance Groups.
We will have Snack and Recess.
We will have Reading Workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will work on our Animal Diaries.
We will work on our Class Story (This time I mean it).
We will have ILP time.
We will have a special treat.
We will be thinkers.
We will have fun!!
Love,
Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
NERTIW
Performance night is next week on Friday at 6:00 p.m. at school. We are going to light up the room for this. Please see Whitney's post below about bringing in lights next week.
*Intensives are the week after next (December 14-17) * Please talk to Whitney or e-mail Polly(our kindergarten and service learning teacher) (polly (at) trilliumcharterschool.org) if you would like to help.
Tomorrow there will be optional homework in the take-home folders.
There are three proposals for the all school meeting tomorrow. One of the proposals is to have student lawyers at the judicial committee. The lawyer would be someone who advocates for the person who is before the judicial committee. Another proposal is for the kitchen committee to have a chair. This would be a student in charge of the kitchen. The third proposal (from Rob) is for $50 from the all school meeting budget to build murals to hang out on the green fence going into the playground.
Tomorrow (because it’s the 4th) is Game Day! If you would like to bring in a game, you can bring it in.
Tomorrow (because it’s Friday) is Pokemon Day. You may bring in Pokemon cards if you want to play Pokemon during recess.
Morning Mystery Word:
WINTER
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
*Correction*
Hi all again. Just wanted to tell you that I made the bonehead mistake of announcing that Intensives are beginning next week. In fact they are the week of the 14th. I apologize for the miscommunication. But this does mean that if any family members are interested in leading and Intensive class, we have more time to plan. Once again, sorry about the mistake.
Bringing In The Light
As many know, we will be having our first Performance Night on December 11th at 6:00pm at Trillium. We will be featuring 4 varied acts and it will be a blast. More details will come soon as to when students should arrive for preparations the night of.
Our theme this year is A Celebration of The Winter Solstice. One focus will be on bringing in light on these dark, cold days of winter. Brian came up with a spectacular idea of allowing each child if they choose to bring in their own light to share with our community. What this means is students may bring in some type of light (non-flame) next week and as part of our celebration we will light them at once to brighten our school (and hopefully not short out the whole building). Anything from electric tea candle lights to Christmas lights are welcome. We are asking that no one brings any lights with sentimental value as they may end up going missing or broken. Can't wait to see you all there!
Wednesday
Good Morning!!
Today is Wednesday December 2.2009.
We will have Performance Groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will work on our class story.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud. (Peter and the Starcatchers)
We will work on our ANIMAL DIARIES.
We will have ELECTIVE BLOCKS.
We will work to keep our room clean.
We will have fun!! Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
HSEORT
Next week are INTENSIVES. These classes are like elective blocks. There will be a list of selections on Friday – in the past we have had: hiking, building fairy houses, making puppets, computer games and more. You will choose three and you’ll get one of these three.
Parents can teach the intensives, so contact Whitney, Polly (kindergarten teacher) or Mary Drinkhouse, if you are interested in teaching something.
We will have intensives at the end of the school year as well.
Today is Wednesday December 2.2009.
We will have Performance Groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will work on our class story.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud. (Peter and the Starcatchers)
We will work on our ANIMAL DIARIES.
We will have ELECTIVE BLOCKS.
We will work to keep our room clean.
We will have fun!! Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
HSEORT
Next week are INTENSIVES. These classes are like elective blocks. There will be a list of selections on Friday – in the past we have had: hiking, building fairy houses, making puppets, computer games and more. You will choose three and you’ll get one of these three.
Parents can teach the intensives, so contact Whitney, Polly (kindergarten teacher) or Mary Drinkhouse, if you are interested in teaching something.
We will have intensives at the end of the school year as well.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Tuesday - It is December!
Good Morning!
Today is Tuesday December 1, 2009.
We will have our Performance Groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have music with Heidi.
We will have garden with Amanda.
We will be adventurous.
We will have fun!!
Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
RIYDSA
Today is Tuesday December 1, 2009.
We will have our Performance Groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have music with Heidi.
We will have garden with Amanda.
We will be adventurous.
We will have fun!!
Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
RIYDSA
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