Pride PostJune 2018

Seven Oaks Promise

Seven Oaks P.R.I.D.E.Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Discipline, Excellence

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Farah Springer, Principal Phone (410)222-0937

fspringer@aacps.org Fax (410)305-2590

Amy Fee, Assistant Principal https://twitter.com/sevenoakses

afee@aacps.org http://www.aacps.org/html/schol/Elementary/soes.asp

June Dates1st- Media Books Due5th- PTA Board Meeting 6:30PM8th- Field Day12th- PreK Promotion13th- 5th Grade Promotion

13th- Last Day for PreK14-15th- 2 hr Early Dismissal End of marking period15th- Last Day for Students15th- Skate Night @ Wheels 5:30PM

In this issue:Pre-Registration- Pg. 2 Website Update- Pg. 2Clothing to Cash-Pg. 2Student Belongings- Pg. 2Grade Level News- Pgs. 3-7Pride in the Pride- Pg. 6Uniform Policy- Pg. 8Visitors- Pg. 9Attendance-Pg. 9Outside Food- Pg. 10Early Dismissals- Pg. 10Changes in Dismissal- Pg. 10Lunch/Recess Schedule- Pg. 10Lunch Prices- Pg. 10Harris Teeter- Pg. 11Giant Rewards- Pg. 11Clothing for Cash- Pg. 12Health Room Info- Pg. 13-15Twitter- Pg. 16School Cameras- Pg. 16Back to School Backpack Program- Pgs 17-19

Principal’s Message

Greetings SOES families,

It has been a joy working with you and your child this year!!!. I look forward to the start of the new school year. The first day of school is Tuesday, September 4th, 2018. Have a wonderful and restful summer!!!

Farah SpringerPrincipal

SEVEN OAKS

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Seven Oaks WebsiteThe Seven Oaks website is now fully functional! It contains important school information

including staff emails, school schedules, school supply lists, PTA information, newsletters and much more! There is even a calendar that reflects events specific to Seven Oaks. This is a great resource for parents. You may even see a picture of your student on our slide show!

Please check it out by following the link below:https://www.aacps.org/Page/4973

Student Belongings Left BehindPlease be aware that all student items left behind on the last day of school will be held for

pick-up until June 29th. Any items not picked up after June 29th will be donated or discarded.

Clothing to Cash

Below is a message from Mr. Tom Hamorsky, Director of Clothing for Cash:

I am proud to announce that Seven Oaks Elementary School collected 2019.0 lbs. of clothing and shoes in April.  

The following items have been brought to my attention:

1. People at several schools have been placing their clothing and shoes inside the collection bin loose.  This causes the items to become soiled and wet. Please reinforce to your students, parents, staff and community that ALL items should be put in “Plastic Bags and Tied Closed” before placing them inside the collection bin to protect their donations.

2. Someone at one school left a Mattress and Box spring outside the bin.  We do NOT accept large items or carpet.  We only accept items that can fit inside our collection bin opening and NOTHING should ever be left outside.  If it doesn’t fit in the opening, then we do not want it and it should be donated elsewhere.

The top three schools in Anne Arundel County for April are:

1st Place Seven Oaks Elementary School 2019.0 lbs.   Extra $100  

2nd Place Jacobsville Elementary School 1792.0 lbs.   Extra $50  

3rd Place Odenton Elementary School 1317.0 lbs.   Extra $25  

 

If you have any questions, please contact me directly at tom@clothingtocash.com or 561-866-1149.

Thanks again for going green and being part of the Clothing to Cash® – School Recycling Program.

Pre-RegistrationPlease be sure to pre-register for upcoming end of year events when requested. This is

being done in an effort to cut down the wait time for families during check-in, while still following school security standards.

Also, if parents are signing students out following events it may take some time as we will need to check to be sure the adult is on their pick-up list.  We are asking parents to be patient, as this is in the interest of student safety!

Grade Level News

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Pre-KWe made it through the year! I appreciate everything that you all have done to make this

year amazing for your learners! I hope you all have an amazing summer and I wish you the best next year! 

Remember Pre-K Promotion is June 12 - AM @ 9:00; PM @ 1:30!Please remember to pre-register. See you there!

Kindergarten CornerThis month we will say goodbye to Kindergarten as we prepare to become First Graders! We will

celebrate this by writing letters to our friends, making a class book of advice to the incoming Kindergarten classes, and exploring “kids choice” topics of interest through drama, dance, and art! We will investigate nature and play games with our friends to show how much we have learned this year!Last month we had so much fun exploring Camp Woodlands together. Thank you to all the chaperones and activity leaders who joined us! We could not have done it without your help!

We look forward to seeing everyone at our “awards/slide show/ picnic” day on Tuesday, June 12th from noon-1:00. Please remember to pre-register.

First Grade

WOW… where did our school year go?!!!! We are super proud of all the progress the First graders made this year. We fully explored our first- grade theme, I Am Curious About… in everything we learned and experienced.  Looking back at our year together, we fondly remember raising the Monarch Butterflies in fall, traveling around the world over the holiday season and restoring our gardens this spring. In addition, we enjoyed our off-campus field trips to Toby’s Theater, Maryland Symphony and the Baltimore Zoo.  As we round out our last few weeks together, we will wrap up our learning with our ABC of Summer and Field Day. Please dress your child in GREEN for field day and send in a water bottle.  We wish everyone a wonderful summer. Remember to READ, READ, READ and take time to create your own adventures… BE CURIOUS!

All Our Love- The First Grade Teachers

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Second GradeIn June, second graders will be learning about how to Imagine Changing the World...By Taking

Action. In math, we will study arrays. In reading our focus will be on the understanding that second grade students can answer questions such as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text (RI.2.1). Students can also participate in Literacy Center activities to apply literacy strategies for independent learning and application. In writing we will be finalizing our Poetry Anthologies! Second Graders have enjoyed the poetry study covering many styles of poetry! Please plan to attend our Popcorn and Poetry Celebration Wednesday, June 6 from 1:00-2:00 in your child’s classroom. Please check-in in the main office. Students have worked very hard and are excited to share their work with you!

With warm weather approaching quickly, please make your child dresses and is adhering to the school uniform policy daily. This includes shirts tucked in and belts. Shorts and skirts should be at least fingertip length and shoes must be closed toe.

Over the summer please continue to encourage reading. Reading pamphlets will be sent home with students with suggested titles for students entering grades 3 and 4. Be creative to keep reading fun! Some ideas include, reading by the pool, with an animal or stuffed animal, make a tent and read in it!

The Second Grade Team would like to thank you so much for your continued support throughout the school year! We hope that everyone has an amazing and safe summer. We can’t wait to see these kids as third graders!

Third GradeOur third graders are excited to finish their final marking period in third grade. We are so proud

of the growth each student has made and wish them a fun and relaxing summer. As we continue throughout the last month, our students will be very busy preparing for fourth grade.

We are continuing to work with our students on their reading comprehension skills. We will be building their overall comprehension of a variety of texts by practicing reading a text fluently and accurately, as well as expanding their vocabulary.

As writers, students will be finishing up their fairy tale writing projects. They are working to demonstrate a command of grammar when writing, use capitalization, punctuation and proper spelling. They are writing an introduction, describing characters and organizing events in their story. Students should be using dialogue and descriptions to show the response of characters to situations. They should also be providing a sense of closure while ending their story.

Our mathematicians will be building multiplication and division fact fluency and study the relationship between the two operations. In addition, we will use drawings and equations to help us solve measurement problems.

As scientists, our students will design and choose solutions that meet specific criteria for a project. They will generate and compare multiple solutions to problems. Furthermore, they will plan and carry out fair tests.

In social studies, third graders will identify an environmental issue. They will create a project checklist, develop and write research questions and collect data. They will propose and evaluate solutions that could help the environmental issue.

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Fourth Grade  We are so excited to have embarked on this wonderful learning journey and experiences with our fourth-grade families. As we close out this school year, we want you to continue to support your students in reading. As they enjoy the summer break please encourage them to read every day so they don't lose touch of their fluency skills. In addition, to build on their math fluency we encourage they continue to learn their math facts over the summer. We thank all our parents for their support this school year and look forward to a promising school year ahead.

Fifth Grade   As 5th graders enter into their last month at Seven Oaks Elementary School, they are preparing for their much-anticipated promotion ceremony, which will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 9am sharp. As mentioned in earlier communications, dressy casual attire is recommended. Due to the large number of students, please allow time for parking, and be sure to pre-register prior to that morning. Information on how to pre-register has been sent home with students. The fifth grade teachers will be wrapping up units in all subject areas, and final grades will be prepared. Have a restful summer and best of luck in middle school.  

Triple E Arts & HumanitiesWhat an exciting year it has been! Triple E (Enhancing Elementary Excellence) Arts &

Humanities is a unique cultural arts class that is about to complete its third year at Seven Oaks. We use any and all of the visual and performing arts as a lens for asking big questions about life and to help us choose projects based on different themes that we spend many weeks exploring. You might help your child remember the journey we have been on these past three years, depending on the age of your child, by bringing your child to art exhibits, puppet shows, plays, and concerts. Ask your child how artists tell stories, and why they tell stories? Ask them why the arts are important, and why did Einstein say that imagination is more important than knowledge? You might be surprised by their answers!

We hope you have a healthy, safe, and fun summer. Maybe you'll run into us at one of the many arts events going on in the region!

MediaJune is the end of our school reading incentive “Spring into Action and Read for Power!”

Students who turn in at least five spring reading logs will get a photo taken with our Black Panther. Great job to those powerful students.

June is also the start of the public library’s summer reading program. To participate in the Anne Arundel County Public Library summer reading program, register your child at the library or sign up online at https://www.aacpl.net/summer. AACPS summer reading lists are also linked here.

Don’t forget to make reading an important part of your summer. All students have access to the resources at Seven Oaks and the Anne Arundel County Public Library over the summer. To access the public library resources students will use their SAIL number – the prefix code 21997080 and their student number.

Happy reading!  Enjoy the summer.

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Music NewsOur students at Seven Oaks have worked hard all year to learn and develop new skills in music.

They have accomplished a great deal. First Grade enjoyed an outstanding performance of Peter and the Wolf by the Annapolis Symphony.

Our Chorus had a fabulous performance on Tuesday, May 22nd. This is a incredibly talented group of students. They performed some extremely difficult music. I am so proud of their achievement.

Have a wonderful summer!

Thank you for your support of the music program at Seven Oaks Elementary.

ArtStudents are working on finishing the year strong with some artwork.

PRIDE IN THE PRIDEWe would like to recognize the following families for their dedication to Seven Oaks:

Thank you to: Ms. Hepburn, Ms. Weaver, Ms. Marie, Mr. Crossley, Ms. Whitney,

Ms. McAdams, Ms. Weaver, Mr. Weaver, Ms. Quarles and Ms. Rivera volunteering in the classroom.

Ms. Hylan, Ms. Alexander, Ms. Crossley, Ms. Sedenka and Ms. Browder for volunteering in media.

A very big thank you to the many volunteers that assisted with Teacher Appreciation Week!

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Instrumental MusicAttention all parents! 

If your child will be entering 3RD, 4TH AND 5TH GRADE, this fall, they will be eligible to enroll in instrumental music classes.  Students who are enrolled in instrumental music typically receive two 30 minute classes per week. Band and Strings are graded classes which meet as pull-out during the school day. Therefore, students who enroll MUST be willing to make a COMMITMENT to attend all classes when they are present in school and spend approximately 10-15 minutes of daily practice in addition to performing in an evening Winter and Spring Concert.  The instrumental music schedule usually alternates regularly so students do not always miss the same subject.   3rd grade students instrument choices include violin, viola, and cello.  4th grade students can choose to continue in strings or start as a beginner on a band instrument or string instrument. Band instrument choices include flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, tuba, and baritone. Upcoming 5th grade students can continue in strings or band or start as a beginner on a band or string instrument. It's never too late to start!    Participating in an instrumental music program has many benefits: * develops mental and physical coordination * develops self-confidence * develops responsibility and self-discipline * develops learning skills needed for success in every other academic subject * develops social skills and the ability to work with others  * develops communication skills 

Please note that band/string classes are free but parents are generally responsible for obtaining their own instrument and needed supplies in addition to completing and submitting an instrumental music registration form for their child, which are REQUIREMENTS in order to participate. There are a FEW school owned instruments that are reserved for students with FINANCIAL NEED to borrow for the duration of the school year depending on instrument availability. Another source to obtain an instrument is through any local music store who rents instruments or through a family member or friend or neighbor who is no longer using it.   Look for a paper work and instrumental music supply list in early fall to enroll your child in instrumental music! Even if your child is a current band and string student, who is planning to continue on their instrument next school year, they must fill out a new enrollment form for band/strings in order to continue.

Continuing Band and String students, don't forget to keep up your instrument skills over the summer by continuing to practice 10-15 minutes daily! 

Contact Information If you have any questions, please email Ms. Reisler at lreisler@aacps.org  Thank you. I look forward to teaching your child instrumental music! 

Volunteers NeededWe are in need of volunteers to help organize uniforms that have been donated to our school.

Please contact Ms. Elam if you are available to assist.tmorgan-elam@aacps.org

Seven Oaks Elementary (410)222-0937

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Seven Oaks Elementary School Uniform Policy Seven Oaks Elementary School Uniform Policy

Things listed below are in

COMPLIANCE with the mandatory uniform policy for boys and girls. Adhering to this policy

will help make your time at Seven Oaks Elementary School pleasant and

enjoyable.

Tops: Tops must be light blue, navy blue or white long or short-sleeved polo style Tops must be tucked in securely.

Other Tops: Other tops may include a V-neck

sweater style vest, front button cardigan, sweatshirt with a banded collar or a Seven Oaks Elementary School sweatshirt. Tops must be light blue, navy blue or white.

Belts: A solid, plain black, dark brown, or navy blue leather or leather-like belt must go through the loops and be buckled securely around the waist. Belt buckles should be plain.

Shoes: Shoes must be safe and enclose the foot. Shoes may not expose students to safety hazards nor should they impede a student from moving quickly during an evacuation of the building. Athletic shoes are permitted.

Pants: Navy blue or Khaki full-length standard issue pants are to be worn securely around the waist with a belt.

Skirts/Shorts/Skorts: Navy blue or Khaki in color; must extend to the middle of the thigh when standing at attention. (Shorts may be worn between April 1 and Oct. 31)

Things listed below are

VIOLATIONS of the uniform policy. The policy is for

girls and boys.

Tops: Tops may not have any designs, logos,

characters, names or numbers of any size. Sleeveless tops, crop tops, v-necks, halters, undershirts, and tee shirts are not allowed. Tops may not be un-tucked (White T-shirts may be worn under the school uniform top.)

Other Tops: Tops may not have a hood, zipper, designs, logos, characters, names or numbers of any size. Jackets and coats may not be worn in class and must be kept in the student lockers.

Belts: Belts may not have anything dangling. They may not contain chain loops, symbols, larger designer insignia, characters, names or numbers of any size.

Shoes: Flip-flops or sandals may not be worn to school.

Pants: Pants may not contain large designer

insignia, characters, names or numbers. No bandanas. Pants may not be rolled up or tucked into footwear.

Skirts/Shorts/Skorts: Mini and/or tight skirts/shorts/skorts are not allowed.

Jewelry and Accessories: Jewelry should not pose safety hazards or be a distraction. Necklaces should not be longer than 18 inches. Charms may not be replicas of weapons or contraband.

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Notice to Parents and VisitorsAll parents/visitors must report to the main office before proceeding into the school. The

safety of all students and staff in Anne Arundel County Public Schools is of utmost importance to all of us.  Our school will be utilizing a system for checking in all visitors.  The system is called: V Soft by RaptorWare.  When you visit our school for the first time, you will be asked to present a government-issued photo ID to a staff person in the school office.  This card will be scanned and the following information will be collected:  your photo, your name, and your date of birth.  This information will be utilized to check you in, create an ID badge, and compare your information against sexual offender databases throughout the country.  If your name appears on any of the lists or you refuse to allow the use of your ID, then access to the school will be denied.  On future visits to a school, in which you have previously registered, you will only be asked to show your ID as your name will be selected from an existing list of previous visitors.  You will also be asked to sign out with the office upon leaving the school so that we know you have departed the building.  You will be required to check into the system even if you are only coming to school to pick up your child.  The information collected will not be shared outside of the school and is kept on a secure server. 

We ask that you say your morning goodbyes at the front door and allow your child to proceed to his/her class independently. We also ask that you help your child be responsible for bringing all materials needed every day, including lunches, instruments and homework. Forgotten items can be brought to the main office and will be delivered to your child at lunch time by a staff member. Your cooperation in this security effort is greatly appreciated.

Should you have any questions, please contact James Batten, Supervisor of School Security, 410-222-5083 or jdbatten@aacps.org.

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encourage proper attendance by ensuring that your child gets adequate rest, eats a healthy breakfast, and has adequate time to catch the school bus or walk to school.

There are lawful reasons for absence from school. Whenever your child is absent, you must provide a note of explanation to the school within three days of your child’s return to school. Absences of five consecutive days or more require a physician’s note.

School hours are from 8:15 a.m. until 2:40 p.m. Students who walk or are driven to school should plan to arrive between 8:00a.m.-8:15 a.m. Students should not be dropped off before 7:55 a.m., as there is no supervision until this time. All students are expected to be in their classrooms by 8:15 a.m. so as not to be marked tardy. We highly recommend that all communities form walking groups so students can walk together and adults can take turns supervising the walk to and from school.

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Outside FoodIn consideration of wellness issues and student allergies, outside food is discouraged to share with classmates.

Early DismissalsWe apologize for the inconvenience, but for the safety of our students, early dismissal of

students will only occur before 2:20.

Changes in DismissalPlease notify the school in writing if there are changes in your child’s dismissal.

Lunch & Recess Schedule

Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

1st Grade

2nd Grade

Kindergarten

10:30-10:55

11:00-11:25

11:30-11:55

12:00-12:25

12:30-12:55

1:00-1:25

Recess

10:00-10:25

10:30-10:55

11:00-11:25

11:30-11:55

12:00-12:25

1:00-1:24

Lunch

2017-18 School Lunch PricesApplications for Free/Reduced Meals will be done online this year.

Please follow the link below:

https://applyformeals.aacps.org

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SOE Parents and Supporters!!!

Seven Oaks Elementary joins Harris Teeter's Together in Education (TIE) program to help raise funds for our schools. It's easy and it's FREE.

Complete either of the following to link your VIC card:

Simply give the cashier our code, 4062, and your VIC card when you check out and your card will be linked for the entire school year;

Go to the TIE page (https://www.harristeeter.com/ together -in- education #/app/cms ) and link your card directly;

Contact Jackie Johnson (jjohnsonpta@gmail.com) to link your VIC card to our school.

That's it!

Once your card is linked, Seven Oaks Elementary will receive a percentage of your Harris Teeter brand (Harris teeter, H.T. Traders, Harris Teeter Organics, HT Farmers Market, and purchases in the HT Pharmacy) purchases credited back to our account. This program does not interfere with your VIC savings or cost you any money!

Please contact Jackie Johnson (jjohnsonpta@gmail.com) for assistance.

Giant's A+ School Rewards

Seven Oaks Elementary is participating with Giant's A+ School Rewards! This is a great opportunity to participate in and earn CASH from A+ School Rewards, a great fundraising program run through your local Giant! Our school ID number: 05579  

To participate, just visit www.giantfood.com/aplus and scroll down to the center of the page to select REGISTER YOUR CARD from the red box on the right marked FOR CUSTOMERS.

To earn points, use your registered GIANT CARD each time you shop at Giant, and you will earn CASH for our school. You can track the number of points you are earning for our school by checking your grocery receipt.     

Please encourage your family members and friends to support our school. This could result in more CASH REWARDS!

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Video Camera System

Seven Oaks Elementary School is equipped with a video camera system. It covers selected interior and exterior public portions of the building and grounds. It is not monitored constantly, but is monitored during emergency situations. During certain events, when the safety or security of students may be in question, authorized personnel from local, state, or federal police or fire emergency units may be given access to view images projected on the camera system. If you have any questions about the system, you may call James Batten, Supervisor of School Security, at (410) 222-5083.

Dear Families,This is the time of the year when organizations begin to plan for the start of the next

school year. Occasionally we are contacted by these organizations for information about families in need of help with backpacks and school supplies. We would like to recommend your family to participate in the Back to School Program.

What? Back pack with school supplies for students entering grade k-5 . When? Filled back packs will be sent to Seven Oaks during the month of August shortly before the beginning

of school.

Please return slip below by Friday, June 8 th to inform your school counselor if you would welcome such assistance. Complete the form and return it in a sealed envelope to Mrs. Elam, your School Counselor. Seven Oaks cannot guarantee assistance; as we have no way of knowing in advance which organizations will contact us and what assistance they may provide. If you have other sources of assistance, please continue your relationship with them directly.

Please return your slip immediately. All information is confidential and will only be shared with organizations that contact the school.

Sincerely,Theresa L.

Morgan-ElamTheresa Morgan-

ElamTLMorgan-

Elam@aacps.org410-222-0937

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Yes, we would like to participate in the Back to School Program Please print, detach and return in envelope.

Name ___________________________________

Address __________________________________

City/Zip __________________________________

Phone ____________________________________

Return to Ms. Elam

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Student(s) 2018-2019 Grade

__________________ _____________

__________________ _____________

__________________ _____________

__________________ _____________

Please feel free to use the back if necessary.

Querida familias, Esta es la época del año cuando organizaciones comienzan a planificar para el inicio

del próximo año escolar. En ocasiones somos contactados por estas organizaciones para obtener información acerca de familias que necesitan ayuda con mochilas y útiles escolares. Nos gustaría recomendar su familia a participar en el programa Regreso a la Escuela.

Qué? Mochila con útiles para su hijo(s) (k-5)Cuando? Las mochilas se enviaran a Seven Oaks durante el mes de agosto antes del comienzo de clases.

Por favor utilice la parte de abajo para informar a su consejero escolar si desearía recibir dicha asistencia by Friday, June 8th. Complete el formulario y regrese en un sobre sellado a la Sra. Elam, su consejero escolar. Seven Oaks no pueden garantizar asistencia; como no tenemos forma de saber de antemano qué organizaciones nos contactara ni qué tipo de asistencia pueden proporcionar. Si tiene otras fuentes de asistencia, por favor, continúe su relación con ellos directamente.

Regrese inmediatamente su respuesta. Toda la información es confidencial y sólo será compartida con organizaciones que se ponen en contacto con la escuela.

Sinceramente,Theresa L.

Morgan-ElamTheresa Morgan-

ElamTLMorgan-

Elam@aacps.org410-222-0937

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Sí, nos gustaría participar en el programa de Regreso a la Escuela.

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Complete la información y devuelva en un sobre

Nombre___________________________________

Dirección__________________________________

Ciudad/código postal ________________________

Teléfono ________________________________

Estudiante(s) 2018-2019 Grado

__________________ _____________

__________________ _____________

__________________ _____________

__________________ _____________

Si necesita mas espacio, use la parte de atras.

Return to Ms. Elam

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