Wolf Canyon – Home of the Timberwolves

Tuesday, August 15 at 9:00 am is the first ELAC Meeting.

Tuesday, August 15 at 6:00 pm is the first PTA General Meeting. REMEMBER TO JOIN PTA!

Wednesday, August 16 Chess Club begins after school.  To sign up click Chess Club flyer.

Thursday, August 17 is our very important CURRICULUM NIGHT.  Learn about your child’s instructional program, classroom routines, homework, and more.  Also, please remember to vote for the SSC representatives.   There are 3 sessions so you can attend more than one classroom if you have more than one child.
***Session 1  5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
***Session 2 6:15 pm – 6:45 pm
***Session 3 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join the Birthday Book Club!  For a $10 Donation, choose a book from the special Birthday Book Club section in the school library and be the first to check out that book.  A book plate with your name will be placed inside the front cover of the book and your book club photo will be taken for the yearbook and the library book club member wall.  Forms are available in the school library or school office.

WE NEED Bottle Caps for a very special 10 year Anniversary Project. Please start collecting the bottle caps and turn them in to the school office no later than Friday, September 15.

Our Art program is still looking for donations.

IMPORTANT DATES:
August 21 at 3:30 pm SSC Meeting
August 30 at 3:30 pm 10th Anniversary Committee Meeting
September 4 NO SCHOOL
September 6 – 14 Scholastics Bookfair
September 7-14 Parent Teacher Conferences MINIMUM DAYS
September 8 beginning at 5:30 pm Family Campout/Movie Night
September 12 9:00 am ELAC Meeting
September 12 6:00 pm PTA General Meeting
September 18 – October 2 NO SCHOOL – FALL BREAK

District Trainings:
Monday, August 14 9:30 am – 11:30 am in Room C
Wednesday, August 16 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Parent Education Sessions on Welcoming Schools will be offered by the Chula Vista Elementary School District. CVESD is located at 84 East J Street.

August 25 at 9:30 am  and August 30 at 6:00 pm School Site Council training will be offered at the Chula Vista Elementary School District.  SSC-Fall-2017-flyer final2 SSC-Fall-2017 Final-Sp3

DISTRICT PARENT ACADEMY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 7:30 am – 12:00 pm at Hedencamp Elementary.

Parent Intervention Classes PIP FREE every Monday and Wednesday at Greg Rogers Elementary located at 510 East Naples. Sessions are 8:30 am – 10:30 am and 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm. For more information call 619-425-9600 ext. 6478.

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Monday, August 7 at 3:30 pm there will be a planning session for our 10 year Anniversary. WE NEED Bottle Caps for a very special 10 year Anniversary Project. Please start collecting the bottle caps and turn them in to the school office no later than Friday, September 15.

Join the Birthday Book Club!  For a $10 Donation, choose a book from the special Birthday Book Club section in the school library and be the first to check out that book.  A book plate with your name will be placed inside the front cover of the book and your book club photo will be taken for the yearbook and the library book club member wall.  Forms are available in the school library or school office.

After school Chess Club will begin after school starting Wednesday, August 16.  To sign up click Chess Club flyer.

REMEMBER TO JOIN PTA!

Our School participates in the Safe Schools Ambassadors Program. We are looking for adult volunteers who are interested in helping students become problem solvers and to become skilled in conflict resolution at school and within their community.

Our Art program is still looking for donations.

IMPORTANT DATES:
August 15 at 9:00 am ELAC Meeting
August 15 at 6:00 pm PTA General Meeting
August 17 CURRICULUM NIGHT 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
***Session 1  5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
***Session 2 6:15 pm – 6:45 pm
***Session 3 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
August 21 at 3:30 pm SSC Meeting
September 4 NO SCHOOL
September 6 – 14 Scholastics Bookfair
September 7-14 Parent Teacher Conferences MINIMUM DAYS
September 8 beginning at 5:30 pm Family Campout/Movie Night
September 12 9:00 am ELAC Meeting
September 12 6:00 pm PTA General Meeting
September 18 – October 2 NO SCHOOL – FALL BREAK

DISTRICT PARENT ACADEMY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 7:30 am – 12:00 pm at Hedencamp Elementary.

District Trainings:
Monday, August 14 9:30 am – 11:30 am in Room C
Wednesday, August 16 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Parent Education Sessions on Welcoming Schools will be offered by the Chula Vista Elementary School District. CVESD is located at 84 East J Street.

August 25 at 9:30 am  and August 30 at 6:00 pm School Site Council training will be offered at the Chula Vista Elementary School District.  SSC-Fall-2017-flyer final2 SSC-Fall-2017 Final-Sp3

Parent Intervention Classes PIP FREE every Monday and Wednesday at Greg Rogers Elementary located at 510 East Naples. Sessions are 8:30 am – 10:30 am and 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm. For more information call 619-425-9600 ext. 6478.

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Monday, July 31 – Visitors and Volunteers may begin coming onto the campus.  If you do not have a signed Volunteer Agreement and current TB clearance on file you will need to do this before you can begin volunteering.  All visitors and volunteers are required to show identification and sign in to our Raptor system when coming on campus.

Monday, July 31 – Run 4 Fun begins. Students may walk or run the track each morning starting at 8:00 am and received prizes. Parent Volunteers are NEEDED.

Wednesday, August 2 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm is Family Dinner Night at Chipotle located at 2290 Otay Lakes Road in Chula Vista.  Be sure to bring the chipotleflyer.

Thursday, August 3 Smoothie Thursdays are Back!  Smoothies will be sold after school each Thursday weather permitting while supplies last.

Friday, August 4 those wishing to serve on our school governance committees SSC and/or ELAC please turn in your one paragraph bio explaining who you are and what you believe you have to offer, no later than 4:00 pm.

Join the Birthday Book Club!  For a $10 Donation, choose a book from the special Birthday Book Club section in the school library and be the first to check out that book.  A book plate with your name will be placed inside the front cover of the book and your book club photo will be taken for the yearbook and the library book club member wall.  Forms are available in the school library or school office.

After school Chess Club will begin after school starting Wednesday, August 16.  To sign up click Chess Club flyer.

The 10 year Anniversary Planning meeting has been moved to Monday, August 7 at 3:30 pm.  SSC will hold its first meeting Monday, August 21 at 3:30 pm.

REMEMBER TO JOIN PTA!  PTA Membership Form

Our School participates in the Safe Schools Ambassadors Program. We are looking for adult volunteers who are interested in helping students become problem solvers and to become skilled in conflict resolution at school and within their community.

Our Art program is looking for donations.

For Free and Reduced Lunch Applications
http://www.cvesd.org/PARENTS/Pages/Meal-Application-Information.aspx
http://www.cvesd.org/PARENTS/Pages/Meal-Application-Information.aspx

No changes will be made to class assignments in the first 3 weeks of school. If you would like to request a classroom change after that you may submit your request in writing with rationale as to why you are requesting a change. Changes will be considered only if space is available beginning August 7.

Requesting Transportation for Your Child – SpanishRequesting Transportation for Your Child – English.

IMPORTANT DATES
August 2 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Family Dinner Night at Chipotle (bring the flyer)
August 7 3:300 pm 10 Year Anniversary Planning Meeting
August 15 at 9:00 am ELAC Meeting
August 15 at 6:00 pm PTA General Meeting

Thursday, August 17 CURRICULUM NIGHT 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm 
***Session 1  5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
***Session 2 6:15 pm – 6:45 pm
***Session 3 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm

District Trainings
Parent Education Sessions on Welcoming Schools will be offered by the Chula Vista Elementary School District on Monday, August 14 9:30 am – 11:30 am in Room C and Wednesday, August 16 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm in room C. CVESD is located at 84 East J Street. Click here to register.http://Welcoming school flyer

Parent Intervention Classes PIP flyer-SPA 2016 PIP flyer-ENG 2016 FREE every Monday and Wednesday at Greg Rogers Elementary located at 510 East Naples. Sessions are 8:30 am – 10:30 am and 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm. For more information call 619-425-9600 ext. 6478.

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Thursday, July 27 at 6:00 pm is Parent Academy Information Night.  The sessions are 20 minutes and will repeat a total of 4 times.  The topics include:

• Visitor/Volunteer in-service (required for all volunteers on campus)
• Campus Safety – What every parent should know.
• Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) (for parents of students in grades 3-6)
• What are SSC, ELAC, LCAP, and SPSA and how do they help your child?
• General School Information (for new families to Wolf Canyon)
• Testing – What does it all mean?
• Achieve 3000 and Imagine Learning – How you can help at home.
• PTA – Who they are and how do I get involved?

REMEMBER TO JOIN PTA!  PTA Membership Form

Representatives from  Family Resource Center and the Child Nutrition Services will be on hand to provide information and answer questions.

A representative from Achieve 3000 will also be on hand in the computer lab located in the media center to show parents how to access their child’s Kidbiz accounts and see how their children are doing in reading.

Our School participates in the Safe Schools Ambassadors Program. We are looking for adult volunteers who are interested in helping students become problem solvers and to become skilled in conflict resolution at school and within their community.

Our Art program is looking for donations.

For Free and Reduced Lunch Applications
click here for information http://www.cvesd.org/PARENTS/Pages/Meal-Application-Information.aspx
click here for application http://www.cvesd.org/PARENTS/Pages/Meal-Application-Information.aspx

Please note if you wish to drop off lunch or other items to your child during the school day you may do so only during your child’s recess or lunch time.  Students will not be pulled from instructional time and office staff are not permitted to hold items in the office or make deliveries.

No changes will be made to class assignments in the first 3 weeks of school. If you would like to request a classroom change after that you may submit your request in writing with rationale as to why you are requesting a change. Changes will be considered only if space is available beginning August 7.

All Visitors and Volunteers may begin coming onto the campus July 31.  All folks who would like to volunteer ON campus must attend the Volunteer In-service Session during the Parent Academy Night July 27.

Those interested in serving on our school governance committees should attend the School Site Council (SSC) and/or English Learner Advisory Council (ELAC) session.  

Monday, July 31 – Run 4 Fun begins. Students may walk or run the track each morning starting at 8:00 am and received prizes. Parent Volunteers are NEEDED.

To request bus transportation Requesting Transportation for Your Child – Spanish Requesting Transportation for Your Child – English.

IMPORTANT DATES
July 31 3:30 pm – 10 Year Anniversary Planning Meeting
August 2 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Family Dinner Night at Chipotle (bring the flyer)
August 7 3:300 pm SSC Meeting
August 15 at 9:00 am ELAC Meeting
August 15 at 6:00 pm PTA General Meeting

Thursday, August 17 CURRICULUM NIGHT 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm 
***Session 1  5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
***Session 2 6:15 pm – 6:45 pm
***Session 3 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm

District Trainings
Parent Education Sessions on Welcoming Schools will be offered by the Chula Vista Elementary School District on Monday, August 14 9:30 am – 11:30 am in Room C and Wednesday, August 16 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm in room C. CVESD is located at 84 East J Street. Click here to register.http://Welcoming school flyer

Parent Intervention Classes PIP flyer-SPA 2016 PIP flyer-ENG 2016 FREE every Monday and Wednesday at Greg Rogers Elementary located at 510 East Naples. Sessions are 8:30 am – 10:30 am and 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm. For more information call 619-425-9600 ext. 6478.

*2017-2018 School Calendar

Welcome back to the 2017-18 school year!

Tuesday, July 18, 2017 from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm meet your child’s teacher.  Kona Ice will be on hand and PTA will provide free Lumpia to everyone who stops by their table.  Also, PTA members will be on hand with membership information.  You do not need to be able to volunteer to be a PTA member.

For families who have children registered for the YMCA childcare before and after school there will be a Meet and Greet from 3:00 pm – 5:00 in the YMCA room.  For information about YMCA Childcare call 619-421-9622 ext. 

The First Day of School starts at 8:45 am on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 and is a Minimum Day.

• 8:45 am – All students GRADES 1-6 should report to their classrooms for the first day.
• 9:00 am – All kindergarten students and their parents go to the auditorium at 9:00 am for a Kindergarten Orientation. Kindergarten students are dismissed to go home with parents after the orientation (11:00 am).
• 1:45 pm – All students GRADES 1-6 are dismissed.
• PLEASE EXPECT TRAFFIC DELAYS ON THE FIRST DAY.

For Free and Reduced Lunch Applications
click here for information http://www.cvesd.org/PARENTS/Pages/Meal-Application-Information.aspx
click here for application http://www.cvesd.org/PARENTS/Pages/Meal-Application-Information.aspx

Please note if you wish to drop off lunch or other items to your child during the school day you may do so only during your child’s recess or lunch time.  Students will not be pulled from instructional time and office staff are not permitted to hold items in the office or make deliveries.

No changes will be made to class assignments in the first 3 weeks of school. If you would like to request a classroom change after that you may submit your request in writing with rationale as to why you are requesting a change. Changes will be considered only if space is available beginning August 7.

All Visitors and Volunteers may begin coming onto the campus July 31.  All folks who would like to volunteer ON campus must attend the Volunteer In-service Session during the Parent Academy Night July 27.

Thursday, July 27 at 6:00 pm is Parent Academy Information Night.  The sessions are 20 minutes and will repeat a total of 4 times.  The topics include:

• Visitor/Volunteer in-service (required for all volunteers on campus)
• Campus Safety – What every parent should know.
• Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) (for parents of students in grades 3-6)
• What are SSC, ELAC, LCAP, and SPSA and how do they help your child?
• General School Information (for new families to Wolf Canyon)
• Testing – What does it all mean?
• Achieve 3000 and Imagine Learning – How you can help at home.
• PTA – Who they are and how do I get involved?

Those interested in serving on our school governance committees should attend the School Site Council (SSC) and/or English Learner Advisory Council (ELAC) session.  

DROP OFF AND PICK UP IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. Drop off and pick up students only in the front of the school and not the bus loop.
2. If you must leave your car, park in the parking lot and not the drive through zone.
3. Please do not bring animals including dogs on campus at any time – this includes arrival and dismissal.
4. Please do not park in RESERVED spaces.
5. Please wait in the courtyard at the front of the school to pick up your child.  For everyone’s safety Do Not Go to the classrooms.
6. Please keep the front gate entryway clear.
7. For parents dropping off children at the YMCA during the morning Olympian High traffic you may move the cones at the entryway and place them back.
8. Students must walk bikes, hover boards, and skate boards on side walks.
9. Students not picked up by 3:25 pm (1:55 pm on minimum days) will be escorted to the office, sign in and need to be signed out by the person picking him/her up.
10. For everyone’s safety BE PATIENT, KIND, and CONSIDERATE.

Monday, July 31 – Run 4 Fun begins. Students may walk or run the track each morning starting at 8:00 am and received prizes. Parent Volunteers are NEEDED.

Noon duty supervisors NEEDED.  If you would like a job supervising students during the lunch time, contact the school office 619-840-6925.

IMPORTANT DATES

Monday, July 31 at 3:30 pm – 10 Year Anniversary Planning Meeting

Wednesday, August 2 at  5 pm to 8 pm  Family Dinner Night at Chipotle (bring the flyer)

Tuesday, August 15 at 6:00 pm PTA General Meeting

Tuesday, August 15 – 9:00 am – 10:00 am English Learner Advisory Council (ELAC) Meeting

Thursday, August 17 CURRICULUM NIGHT 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm 
***Session 1  5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
***Session 2 6:15 pm – 6:45 pm
***Session 3 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Monday, August 21 – 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm School Site Council (SSC) Meeting

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Monday, May 29 NO SCHOOL In honor of Memorial Day. Thank you to all our service men and women for all you do!

Tuesday, May 30, 8:15 am or 3:30 pm Drawing for Chalkwalk

Tuesday, May 30, 9:00 am ELAC Meeting

Wednesday, May 31 All Day  THE BIG CHALKWALK EVENT!

Wednesday, May 31, 6:30 pm Volunteer Tea- Come join us as we celebrate all of our wonderful volunteers.  A light dinner will be served along with a raffle and family photo booth.

Thursday, June 1 School Picnic – Parents are invited to come eat lunch with their child during his/her regularly scheduled lunch time. Younger siblings are welcome but must be supervised as this is during student recess.  Our cafeteria will be serving hamburgers and hot Dogs Picnic-BBQ Flyer .

Thursday, June 1   Yearbooks will be delivered and students may get them signed throughout the day.  Students MAY NOT sign on each others bodies or clothing.  We have a few extra Yearbooks in the office available for $50 cash only – first come, first serve.

Friday, June 2  6th Grade Promotion/LAST DAY OF SCHOOL.   6th Grade students may go home after the promotion ceremonies.  Balloons will not be allowed in the auditorium.

We are in need of donations for our Art Carts. If you have any of the items, please consider donating.  You can turn in your donations to the office. Crayola Grant Donations

As you are aware, our school community recently took part in an online learning process called Thoughtexchange to help inform our priorities. We’ve reviewed your thoughts and now want to share the results with you.

Do you have a child in Grades 3-6 who might benefit from a math summer review?  This program is run by a retired teacher and is tailored to your child’s grade level needs.

Another way to fight the summer slide is to have your child use Dreambox Math during the summer break.  Have them access their account to keep their edge over the break.
DreamBox – Fight Summer Slide
DreamBox – Fight Summer Slide (Spanish)

Students will be able to access Achieve 3000 over the summer! Students can continue to read articles and complete activities so that they’ll start the new school year with an edge! During the summer, complete 40 activities with a first try score of 75% or more on each, and you’ll automatically be entered into a raffle to win an iPad mini! For more information click on the links.
Summer Achieve 3000 Contest
Summer Achieve Letter-English
Summer Achieve Letter-Spanish

It just takes “One” music download to help the District’s Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) department. For each .99 download of the Mike Cothrine song, “One,” our VAPA department will receive 50 percent of the proceeds. A 30-day campaign started on Friday, May 19 to encourage CVESD families to download the song from iTunes. The proceeds will help fund the purchase of art supplies, costumes for theater productions, materials for props and sets, and music supplies.  “One” Music link

Wolf Canyon will have its 10 year anniversary next school year. If you are interested in being a part of the planning committee to organize something special for next year, there will be a brainstorming meeting June 5 at 1:00 pm in the school office.

Important Dates
July 18 YMCA Parent Orientation  2017-2018 YMCA Flyer
July 18 at 6:00 pm Meet the Teacher
July 19  First day of school for students for the 2017 – 2018 school year(Minimum Day). Meet the Teacher will be on July 18 at 6:00 pm.

School will be closed for the summer June 12 and reopens July 10.

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May 22-26 Staff Appreciation Week –  Children received a flyer this past week to write a message to their teacher.  Please return the flyer on Tuesday, May 23.

Monday, May 22 – Friday, May 26  Wristband Fundraiser.  Our school is in need of more sports equipment.  A group of students have put together this fundraiser.  Two types of wristbands will be for sale.  The prices are $1.00 and $2.00.  They have messages such as “Thanks goodness it’s Friday” and “Honesty is the best policy.”  They will be for sale before and after school. 

Monday, May 22   The Class of 2018 is selling Graduation Leis for this special occasion and will be taking pre-orders until Friday, May 26^th. Note:  (Leis will not be sold at the day of the event.) Flower Lei Order Form

Monday, May 22  Residency Verification begins for the 2017/18 school year. All families must prove they live in our school boundaries in order for your child to be placed on a class list for the next school year. Please note the school office will be closed for the summer after June 9.

Wolf Canyon Residency 2017-2018 (1)
Muraoka Residency 2017-2018

Tuesday, May 23 in honor of teacher and staff appreciation week, Tuesday will be Super Hero Day.  Your child is welcome to dress up as a super hero and bring a gift for his/her teacher such as flowers, cookies, gift card, along with the personalized note your child created.

Wednesday, May 24 Day of the Teacher. We are in need of canopies for Wednesday and also for Chalk Walk the following week.  Please drop off canopies in the office and make sure they are labeled.  Thank you so much for your support and thoughtfulness.

We are in need of donations for our Art Carts. If you have any of the items, please consider donating.  You can turn in your donations to the office. Crayola Grant Donations

As you are aware, our school community recently took part in an online learning process called Thoughtexchange to help inform our priorities. We’ve reviewed your thoughts and now want to share the results with you.

Do you have a child in Grades 3-6 who might benefit from a math summer review?  This program is run by a retired teacher and is tailored to your child’s grade level needs.

Students will be able to access Achieve 3000 over the summer! Students can continue to read articles and complete activities so that they’ll start the new school year with an edge! During the summer, complete 40 activities with a first try score of 75% or more on each, and you’ll automatically be entered into a raffle to win an iPad mini! For more information click on the links.
Summer Achieve 3000 Contest
Summer Achieve Letter-English
Summer Achieve Letter-Spanish

Wolf Canyon will have its 10 year anniversary next school year. If you are interested in being a part of the planning committee to organize something special for next year, there will be a brainstorming meeting June 5 at 1:00 pm in the school office.

May 29 NO SCHOOL
May 30, 8:15 am or 3:30 pm Drawing for Chalkwalk
May 30 ELAC Meeting
May 31 All Day  THE BIG CHALKWALK EVENT!
May 31, 6:30 pm Volunteer Tea
June 1 School Picnic/Yearbook Signing/Kickball Game
June 2 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
July 18 YMCA Parent Orientation  2017-2018 YMCA Flyer

School will be closed for the summer June 12 and reopens July 10.

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Monday, May 1, 2017  Third grade students will begin the CAASPP state assessment. Please make sure your child is on time and gets plenty of rest during the week.  Eating a healthy, protein based breakfast will ensure your child has the stamina to do his/her best. Third graders will not receive homework during their testing period.  Also, if you child has ear buds, please have your child bring in a zip-lock bag with his/her name.

Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 6:30 pm  Kindergarten Musical in the auditorium.

Friday, May 12  Last day to complete the parent Hanover Survey.  This is an opportunity to give your feedback regarding our school and district.  Hanover Parent Survey

Thursday, May 18 at 6:00 pm  PTA is hosting Bingo Night  in the auditorium.  We are collecting donations from small businesses and parents for the Bingo prizes. Please bring your donations to the Office and put in the PTA drop box.  Your donations will be tax deductible and PTA has a tax exempt donation letter that we can provide if requested.  If you have any questions, please contact the PTA at wolfcanyonpta@gmail.com.

Proof of residency verification for the 2017/18 school year at Wolf Canyon and Muraoka will begin Monday, May 22, 2017.  You child received a flyer on Friday, April 28 with specific times and dates.  Wolf Canyon families please refer to the blue flyer, and Muraoka families, green.    Wolf Canyon Residency 2017-2018 (1)
Muraoka Residency 2017-2018

We are excited to start rolling out our design carts we received from our Crayola STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Grant.  We are in need of donations to add to our cart.  If you have any of the items, please consider donating.  You can turn in your donations to the office. Crayola Grant Donations

Wolf Canyon will have its 10 year anniversary next school year. If you are interested in being a part of the planning committee to organize something special for next year, there will be a brainstorming meeting Monday, June 5 at 1:00 in the school office.

Important Dates

Monday, May 8, 2017  SSC Meeting at 3:30 pm
Thursday, May 11, 2017  Music Showcase featuring the GLEE club
May 15- 18, 2017  Sixth grade Camp

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