2017 BCS SUMMER ENRICHMENT CATALOG

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2017 Birmingham City Schools Summer Enrichment Catalogue Summer Enrichment an effective strategy to positively impact student achievement

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Hemphill X Jones Valley X Ramsay X

Hudson (K-5th ) X X Green Acres X Carver X

Washington (1ST-3rd )

Washington(4th -5th )_

X Huffman Middle X Wenonah X

Tuggle X Wylam (6th -8th ) X Woodlawn X

W.J. Christian

(1st -6th )

X Hudson (6th -7th ) X X

EPIC X X Hayes (6th -8th ) X

Brown (K-5th ) X Inglenook (6th -8th ) X X

Glen Iris (Pre-K-5th ) X Washington

(6th -7th )

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Inglenook (K-5th ) X X Smith X

Phillips (K-5th ) X Bush Hills Academy

(6th -8th )

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Wylam (K-5th ) X

Minor (K-3rd ) X

South Hampton X

Avondale X

Oliver X

Bush Hills Academy

(K-5th )

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Central Park X

Martha Gaskins X

Hayes (4th -5th ) X

District Programs are open to all Birmingham City School (BCS) students within the designated grade span. Local Program sites are only open to BCS students enrolled in that particular school.

Introduction: Birmingham City Schools offers its students many opportunities for enrichment and acceleration during the summer months. Offerings for students include

promotional programs, advanced placement preparatory programs, laboratory based science programs, recreational programs, special needs programs, grade level and

home-to-school bridge programs, ESL/ELL, and many more. Please contact the various departments for additional information.

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Birmingham City Schools

2017 Summer School Promotion Sites/Clusters General Information

Registration: June 1 Teacher Professional Development 7:45 am 3:15 pm (½ orientation, ½ summer school site) June 2 All students (No registration after June 5) Tuition is due upon registration. June 5 July 6 (Four Days A Week) Time: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm (Elementary, K-8 & Middle School Students) Teachers, 7:45 am-1:15 pm 7:30 am – 3:00 pm (High School Students) Teachers, 7:15 am-3:15 pm Tuition: $125.00 – 0.5 credit $250.00 – 1.0 credit (High Schools) $150.00 – (Elementary, K-8 & Middle Schools) $125 or $250.00 – Credit Recovery Courses (High Schools) Audience: Only students enrolled in Birmingham City Schools 2016-17 All summer programs will meet Monday through Thursday. The School District will be closed every Friday during the months of June and July 2017. Final exams will be given for High Schools (Part A: June 18, Part B July 5).

2017 High School Sites

*Ramsay *School Hosting Sites

Carver Parker Part A: Classes Meet June 5 – 19

Huffman Wenonah Part B: Classes Meet June 20 – July 6

Jackson-Olin Woodlawn

Middle School Sites

*Jones Valley *Huffman Middle

Arrington Wilkerson Hayes 6-8 Ossie Ware Mitchell

Bush 6-8 Green Acres Hudson Huffman Middle

Bush Hill Academy 6-8 Washington 6-8 Inglenook Putnam Middle

South Hampton 6-8 Wylam 6-8 Phillips Academy 6-8 Smith Middle

W.J. Christian (6-8)

Elementary School Sites

*Central Park *Martha Gaskins

Brown Oxmoor Valley Avondale

Bush Hills Academy 1-5 Minor Robinson

Epic Princeton Christian 1-5

Glen Iris South Hampton 1-5 Barrett

Hemphill Washington 1-5 Huffman Academy

Tuggle Wylam 1-5 Oliver

West End Academy Sun Valley

Bush 1-5 Lewis

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2017 Enrichment Program Offerings

District Programs Program Title Description Audience Dates Time Location Tuition

Pre-K Hello School

Arlene Williams Contact: 231-2409

A summer enrichment program designed to prepare four-year-old children for their first experiences in a formal school setting. The primary focus area of “Hello School” will be social-emotional awareness, which is the foundation for all learning. The secondary focus area will be reading aloud to children, which is the single most important activity for building the knowledge required for success in reading. ***PLEASE COMPLETE ON-LINE APPLICATION FOR HELLO SCHOOL.

Any BCS Student entering Pre-K for the first time Fall of 2017

June 5 - July 6

8:00-1:00 Avondale Bush Hills Academy Brown Central Park Hayes Hemphill Hudson Inglenook Minor Oliver South Hampton W. J. Christian Washington Wylam Tuggle Phillips

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Kindergarten Camp

Arlene Williams Contact: 231-2409

A summer enrichment program designed to ensure that each child has acquired new academic and social skills relative to when they enter school and to aid in the transition to kindergarten. The area of focus will be on pre-reading and pre-writing skills that are necessary for future work with letters and sounds. ***PLEASE COMPLETE ON-LINE APPLICATION FOR KINDERGARTEN CAMP.

Any BCS Student entering Kindergarten Fall of 2017

June 5- July 6

8:00-1:00 Avondale Bush Hills Academy Brown Glen Iris Hayes Hemphill Hudson Inglenook Minor Oliver South Hampton W. J. Christian Washington Wylam Tuggle Phillips

None

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Program Title Description Audience Dates Time Location Tuition

Reading and Mathematics

“Back-to-Basics Reading and Math Camp Exercising the

Brain to Strengthen Foundational Skills)

Dr. Dimple Martin

James Ekundayo

Reading Students will strengthen foundational reading skills for comprehension. Students will practice those skills by reading fiction and nonfiction texts. This will support their sight word and academic vocabulary acquisition. Math Students will work on real-world problems to enhance their basic mathematic foundational skills. P.E. Students will participate in structured recreational sports fostering sportsmanship, creativity and fun.

Any BCS student in Grades 1-5

June 5- July 6

8:00-1:00 Central Park Martha Gaskins

None

Summer Engineering Experiences for Kids (SEEK)

Principal Dr, Nzeocha

231-9500

Students work in teams, using their knowledge to solve problems and create products while discovering the underlying math and science principles involved in these processes. This is sponsored by the National Society of Black Engineers (APPLY ONLINE at nsbe.org/SEEK)

Any BCS Grades 3-5 Limited to 125 students per grade level. Maximum number of participants 375

June 5- July 6

8:30-3:30 Phillips None

Three by Three Middle School Enrichment

Dr. Sandra Harrell

231-4600

Middle students will engage in hands-on learning activities in writing, social sciences, and math. Mathematics – use creativity in problem-based projects, games, manipulatives, and technology, while developing key academic skills, knowledge and enhance critical thinking skills Social Sciences – read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from given situations; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions; analyze, evaluate, and differentiate primary and secondary sources. Writing – extended practice in preparing content, organization, structure, and presentation of papers in three subgenres: reflective narrative, information/expository, and argumentative writing. Opportunities to read, listen to, annotate, and discuss published models; Socratic Circle strategy will be used for editing before final presentations; ACT Writing rubrics will be used to assess the quality of students’ papers, and technology is required to complete final presentation/project for the summer. P. E. - students will participate in structured recreational sports fostering, sportsmanship, creativity and fun.

Any BCS student in Grades 6-8

June 5- July 6

8:00-1:00 Jones Valley Huffman Middle

None

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Program Description Audience Dates Time Location Tuition ACT Writing Camp

Elizabeth Thomas

231-4600

This camp is designed to support students in mastering advanced writing skills. Daily activities will center on the CCRS standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Students will:

• Engage in writing that expresses judgments, focuses on various topics, develops and organizes ideas, and uses oral and written language.

• Read nonfiction texts as a springboard for writing.

• Engage in peer reviews, writing for college scholarships, and timed writing assignments that help build capacity for writing.

Guest speakers and field trips are planned to enhance students’ experiences and to broaden and expand their knowledge.

Rising 11th and 12th graders

June 5- July 6

8:oo-1:00 Ramsay

None

Algebra I Extended Year Dorothy Hollings

231-4600

This program is designed for eighth-grade Pre-AP Pre-Algebra I students to reinforce and complete skills that were not mastered in eighth grade.

Current eighth-grade students enrolled in Pre-AP Algebra I

June 5- July 6

8:oo-1:00 Ramsay

None

AP Pre-Calculus Summer Scholars

Beverly Kimes

231-4600

This program is designed to prepare rising seniors to take Advanced Placement Calculus during the 2016-2017 academic school year. AP Summer Scholars will be held at Ramsay High only. Students will study and complete coursework for Pre-Calculus standards to be prepared to enroll in AP Calculus.

Rising Seniors who have completed Pre-AP Algebra II and/or recommended by the AP Calculus teacher

June 5- July 6

8:oo-1:00 Ramsay

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American Baseball Foundation

David Osinski

205-558-4235

The American Baseball Foundation engenders among its young students who master goal-achievement through sport and academic educational programs, clinics, and seminars that strive to orient, empower, and nurture youngsters and their families.

Contact David Osinski for specific program

information

June 5- July 6

8:00-1:00 Hayes K-8 (host site)

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Credit Recovery

Ezra Shine 205-231-1064 or 1066

High School students can recover Carnegie Units from courses not previously mastered.

Grades 10 -12 June 1- June 30

Session 1 8:00-12:00 Session 2 3:00 – 6:00

All High Schools

0.5 Credit $125 1.0 Credit $250

ACT Prep Summer Camp

Ezra Shine 205-231-1064 or 1066

Students will work on skills to prepare them to make gains on the ACT exam.

Grades 9-12 June 1- June 30

8:00-1:00 Ramsay Woodlawn

None

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Program Description Audience Dates Time Location Tuition

Summer Transitional Bridge

Ezra Shine

205-231-1064 or 1066

To provide an accelerated academic program for students that have repeated 2 or more grades. The program is designated to bring students closer to their actual grade level. An accelerated academic program designed to provide our students with tools needed to successfully move to 8th or 9th grade. Students and their parents will become aware of all services available in our district through seminars that focus on academic support. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE ENTIRE SUMMER SESSION. PARENTS OR AN ADULT REPRESENTATIVE MUST ATTEND THE REQUIRED SUMMER SEMINAR. Students must be approved by the principal from the list recommended by the school’s counselor.

Rising over-age 7th-grade students that have repeated at least two or more grades. Recommendations only from current Principal and Counselor

June 1 – July 30

8:00-1:00 Dupuy Learning Hub

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BCS Summer Recovery Program

Ezra Shine

205-231-1064 or 1066

This program is ideal for students currently in the 11th or 12th grade who may be a candidate for Summer 2017 graduation, but are in need of course credit(s) beyond credits available during summer school and/or Credit Recovery. This will help recover failed courses needed in order to qualify for 2017 Summer Graduation. GradeResults. Virtual Learning Independent Study

BCS 11th and 12th Grade students who meet qualifications based on this year’s cohort. The student must report to one of the Hubs one day per week

June 1- July 30

Session 1 8:00-12:00 Session 2 3:00 – 6:00

Dupuy Learning Hub

0.5 Credit $125 1.0 Credit $250

Extended School Year SPED (ESY)

Sharleen Williams 231-4766

The Special Education Extended Year Services are provided to students with significant disabilities who are at risk for experiencing major regression in critical skills during an extended break from the regular school program.

The student’s IEP team must determine whether a student is eligible to participate in the SPED ESY program.

June 5- July 6

8:00-12:00 EPIC None

ESL Summer Program

Dr. Rosalva Ballin 231-4600

The ESL Summer Program will be offered to Spanish-speaking ELs. Priority will be given to newcomers (newly arrived in the US) and to students scoring below 3.0 on the WIDA Access Test for ELs. Second order of priority for ELs who need academic support in order to continue to progress sufficiently at the next grade level. There will be cultural and artistic activities. Transportation will be available for students across the district.

Rising 3rd – 11th grade ESL students

June 5- July 6

8:00-1:00 Tuggle None

June Tunes

Dr. John McAphee Dr. Deborah Mayes

231-4655

Music camp open to all BCS students. Students have the opportunity to take band lessons from qualified instructors. Students will perform in a culminating program for the public. Students will be given a t-shirt and lunch on the day of the performance. The culminating program’s time and date will be announced.

Grades 4-12 June 5- July 6 M-Th

8:00-1:00 Hayes $50.00

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Program Description Audience Dates Time Location Tuition

Camp Invention: Tuggle Site Wylam Site

Hermanda Cargill-Standford

Children are empowered to have big ideas while they take on challenges that inspire them to question, brainstorm, collaborate with teammates, and build amazing invention prototypes.

Grades K- 5th Maximum number of participants is 80 per site

June 5-June 30

8:00- 1:00 Tuggle & Wylam

None

Engineering: Putting the “E” in STEM

Hermanda Cargill-Stanford

The curriculum integrates engineering with science and improves student understanding of technology. The activities are based on real-world technologies and problem-solving skills that incorporate math and science.

Grades 1st- 8th Maximum number of participants is 125

June 5- June 30

8:00- 1:00 Bush Hills Academy

None

Intervention Project

Hermanda Cargill-Stanford

Creative for rising 6th – 9th graders. Intervention Project enables children to explore the edge of innovation and imagine through possibilities through dreaming, designing, engineering, and making.

Grades 6th- 9th Maximum number of participants is 25

June 5- June 30

8:00- 1:00 Wylam None

JROTC STEM Camp

Col. Willie Storey 205-874-4688

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Camp will introduce selected JROTC Cadets to STEM career opportunities. The cadets will:

• be provided direct exposure to college atmosphere, STEM curriculum, and STEM- related worksites

• will strive for excellence in all areas

• will continue their education beyond high school pursue STEM- related careers

Cadets must be rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors; have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale; must be of a strong moral and ethical character; be in good standing in JROTC; must be recommended by the SAI (20 cadets from Birmingham will be selected)

July 17- July 21

Set at Camp

Mississippi State University

None

CAMP Birmingham

Cathy Baugh 231-2372

Camp Birmingham is a meaningful summer experience offered to youth ages 5-13 that provides basic skills, organized recreation, and special activities. It also provides meaningful work experience for youth ages 16-22. The camps offer field trips, an academic bowl, Olympics, education, recreation, and arts and crafts.

Ages 5-13 (must have completed 5-year-old Kindergarten)

June 5- July 6

8:00-4:30 Hemphill Martha Gaskins

Registration Fee $65.00

PREPATORY STEM Enrichment Program

Patricia Davis

Science students from grades 8-12 will be invited to prepare for their upcoming PRE –AP and AP courses by building and strengthening their reading, writing, mathematics, science, and engineering (technology) through project-based learning.

Grades 8th -12th June 5-July 6

8:00- 1:00 Ramsay None

SAIL

Principal Mario Lumzy 231-3310

Program partnership with Better Basics and the YMCA to offer enrichment in math, English, Social Sciences, with recreational activities.

Rising 3rd-5th Maximum number of participants is 50. Inglenook Contact Principal Mario Lumzy Other Students contact Cham Norman at the Shades Valley YMCA at 870-9622

June 5- July 14

9:00-12:00 Inglenook K-8 Fee only for YMCA Summer Care participants

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Local School Site Programs

Program Description Audience Dates Time Location Tuition

STREAM

Principal Mario Lumzy 231-3310

STREAM is an enrichment program that will provide Inglenook students with hands-on learning in the area of science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and math. The curriculum will be aligned with the Birmingham City Schools curriculum.

Rising 7th & 8th Grade students Maximum number of participants is 60

June 5- July 13

8:00-1:00

Inglenook

None

“Little Big Shots”

Principal Dr. Wilson 231-7434

Students will be engaged in authentic learning through integrated units of study based on our yearly theme. Our program taps into the creative side of our students with hands-on activities that are literacy and mathematically focused.

Pre-K and 1st -5th Maximum number of participants is 300

June 5- July 6

8:00- 12:00 Glen Iris None

EPIC Summer Enrichment & Remediation

Principal Dr. Stokes

231-7370

This program is designed for rising 1st -5th-grade students who attend EPIC.

Pre-K and 1st -5th Maximum number of participants is 80

June 5- July 6

8:00-1:00 After Care 1:00-5:45

EPIC None After Care $65 per week

Brain Forest Summer Enrichment

Principal Courtney Nelson

231-7131

This program is an enrichment for the areas of Reading and Math. Students will be engaged in Novel Studies and be pre/post-tested using STAR. Teachers will instruct using a hands-on approach with consumable materials. Students will participate in field trips.

Grades 3rd -5th Maximum number of participants is 80

June 5-July 21

7:30-3:00

Avondale None

Come Alive with Math & Literacy

Principal Fred Stewart

231-6000

Students will engage in project-based learning to explore key literacy and math skills by using real life situations. All projects encourage critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, persuasive writing, speaking, and self-evaluation.

Pre-K and 1st -5th Maximum number of participants is 150

June 5- July 6

8:00-1:00 Hudson K-8

None

All About Phonics

Principal Dr. Terrell Brown 231-6555

This program is designed for K-2nd students that did not master Reading and Math skills for the 2016-2017 school year. The goal of this program is to advance students to reading on grade level and prepare them for the upcoming school year.

Grades K-2nd Maximum number of participants is 30

June 6- June 30

8:00-1:00 Minor None

Summer Advantage sponsored by the Goodrich

Foundation

Principal Dr. Florence 231-8620

This program offers student scholars access to participate in research- and standards-based instruction in Literacy and Math in the morning; engage in afternoon enrichment classes ranging from STEM to art to physical fitness.

Grades 1st -3rd Maximum number of students is 50

June 5-July 6

7:30-3:00 M-F

Oliver None

Summer Enrichment Principal Steve Brown

231-6860

Students will receive enrichment in the areas of Reading and Math.

Grades K-5th 5 June 5- July 6

7:30-3:00 Brown None

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Program Description Audience Dates Time Location Tuition BTW Read to Lead Summer Program

Principal

Antonia Ishman 231-7740

Rising 1st 4th-grade students will participate in theme-related activities in Reading, Math, and Creative Writing. All students will read leveled text in small group setting

and produce their own books. Students will also participate in Math stations will hands-on activities and

technology. Teachers will engage students and continuously assess their progress.

Grades 1st -3rd Maximum number of participants 60

June 5- July 6

8:00-1:00 Washington

None

UAB Red Mountain at BTW

Principal Antonia Ishman

231-7740

The camp offers authentic and meaningful writing activities in a structured, creative and entertaining environment.

Grades 4th -7th Maximum number of participants is 40

June 5-July 6

8:00-1:00 Washington None

Birmingham Cultural Alliance Program

B-CAP

Principal Dr. Willie Goldsmith

231-1370

Fine Arts enrichment program which reinforces classroom learning, enhances student achievement and promotes parental involvement.

Grades 6th - -8th

June 5-July 6

8:00-3:00

Green Acres None

SIG Summer Bridge Program

Principal

Dr. Willie Goldsmith 231-1370

The program will be a summer bridge program focusing on STEM and Reading activities for students attending Green Acres Middle in the fall.

Grades 6th -8th July 24-July 28

9:00-2:00 Green Acres None

Woodlawn Early College

Summer Bridge Program

Principal Dr. Fanchon Muhammad

231-8000

Reading- students will annotate text, summarize, cite text-based evidence and editing. Writing students will participate in workshops that provide fundamental skills in writing. Math students will use the ALEKS math programs to identify math deficiencies and move them toward grade level proficiency. ACT Prep-9th -10th-grade students will participate in an intense ACT Aspire boot-camp to provide them with strategies for mastery.

Grades 9th -12th Maximum number of participants is 75-100

Session 1 June 5-June 23 Session 2 July 10- July 28

Both sessions 8:00-1:15

Woodlawn None

G.W. Carver RAMS “ACE IT”

Summer Enrichment Program

Principal

Dr. Charles Willis

The ACE IT Enrichment Program will focus on Reading and Mathematics. STAR and Think through Math will be used to identify the reading and math grade levels for each student.

Grades 9th – 10th June 5-July 6

8:00-1:00 Carver High None

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Program Description Audience Dates Time Location Tuition

Dragons Blaze Through

Reading & Math

Principal Regina Carr- Hope

231-1675

Students will receive enrichment in reading, math, ACT Aspire and ACT Prep.

Grades 10th-11th June 5-July 6

8:00-1:00 Wenonah None

“Vikings” Summer Camp

Principal

John Lyons 231-5000

Students will receive one-on-one academic tutoring in all subject areas. Tutors will also focus on ACT ASPIRE standards. Summer Freshman Transition program will introduce students to their 9th-grade subjects, navigating the bell schedule, career pathways, conflict resolution, and study tips.

Grades 10th -11th Grade 9

June 5- July 6 July 24- July 28

8:00-1:00 8:00-1:00

Huffman High Huffman High

None None

South Hampton Summer Success for All

Principal

Alicica P. Washington 231-6689

“Academic Success for All” is a four-week summer program focusing on Math Application, Problem Solving, Procedural Skills and Reading Comprehension.

Grades 1st – 6th

June 5- July 6

8:00-1:00 South Hampton K-8

None

S.M.A.R.T Camp

Principal

Dr. Nicole Davis Williams 231-5250

This program is designed to improve and strengthen skills in math, reading and technology.

Grades 1st-6th June 5- July 6

8:00-1:00 Christian K-8 None

Exploring and

Investigating Reading and Math in the Real World

Principal

Kristin Booker 231-7500

The program is designed to immerse students in reading and math adventures and allowing students to explore research and learn in real-world settings.

Grades 1st-5th

Maximum Number of Participants: 100

June 5- July 6

8:00-1:00 Hemphill None

Down the Rabbit Hole

Principal Nathan Wright

871-1687

Students will read fun stories such as Alice in Wonderland and pull meaning, skills and math concepts as they read along.

Grades 6th -8th June 5-July 6

8:00-1:00 St. Francis Xavier School

None

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Program Description Audience Dates Time Location Tuition

St. Rose Academy Summer Camp

Principal

Sister Mary Elizabeth 933-0549

Students will receive tutoring in reading fundamentals and math concepts and facts.

Grades 1st – 7th Maximum Number of Participants: 15

June 5 - July 6

8:00-1:00 St. Rose Academy

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Holy Family Cristo Rey Summer Reading and

Reading CAMP

Principal

Beverly Dixon 263=0133

The goal of this program is to better equip students in reading and math through intense instruction in a small group setting.

Grades 10th -11th Maximum Number of Participants: 30

June 5 –July 6

8:00-1:00 Holy Family Cristo Rey

None

Fresh Start Family Solutions Summer Enrichment Camp

Principal

Phillip Turner

Students will participate in an enrichment program with emphasis on reading, mathematics, social skills, creative arts and field-trips.

Grades K-8 Maximum Number of Participants: 30

June 1- June 20

8:00-1:00 or 7:30-3:00

Northside Christian School New Start Covenant of Grace

None

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