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Congratulations to our Forest Hills Science Fair winners! Brooke Mondul, Zoe Suber and Megan Pollock took the top honors in the science fair which boasted 79 entries. All of the students did an outstanding job with their projects. Many thanks to our teachers, judges and parents who helped make our fair a success.

Westwood Student Chosen for UVA BLAST Program Jasmine Hodge, a student in Ms. Brown’s Technology class, was selected to participate in the Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology (BLAST) program this summer at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Jasmine was nominated by her teacher based on her technology skills and excitement in the area of Robotics. She was chosen amongst other applicants based on her strong letter of recommendation, scholastic & academic records, and personal essay. The Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) is in partnership with UVA and the Commonwealth of Virginia to offer a three-day residential on campus experience for students to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) activities and meet other Virginia students excited and interested in these fields. We say “Congratulations!” to Jasmine and wish her the best of luck!

Faces Around School

On Tuesday, March 12th, Glenwood’s Title I program hosted Steve Somers’s and his magical rabbit, Hopper. With enthusiasm, Mr. Somers discussed how books can help us dare to dream the impossible.

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Third Grade Gets New Technology to Use in the Classroom Mrs. Perry, a 3rd grade teacher at Woodberry, recently received a grant to purchase a classroom set of iPads for her students to use. As one of their first assignments with them, the students were given a chart with different subjects to research on the topic Ancient Rome. They had to find out about the foods they eat, the role of the men, women, and children, about their government, the arts, their roads/transporations, agriculture, and so on.

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G.L.H. Johnson Elementary School

Paper Fortune Tellers with Educational Benefits

One of the things children like making on their own is a fortune teller. This paper-folding activity has been passed down through the ages. G.L.H. Johnson Media Specialist, Gail Gunn, decided to capitalize on something students like to do anyway. She turned it into an educational experience. Some of the fortune tellers students have created in the library thus far are used to review their library skills for the SOLs. Some have been made to learn about Black inventors like Dr. Charles Drew, who invented the world’s first blood bank and Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, who performed the first open heart surgery. Fourth-grade student, Cameron Fain says, “It’s really fun. It’s your own masterpiece that you have made, and you learn from it.” The fortune tellers are designed to open and close by slipping thumbs and index fingers on each hand under the flaps of the folded paper. Some students like to decorate their fortune tellers and display their artistic talent. Although they are made of paper, some students cherish them as collector items. After attending a fortune teller workshop conducted by Gunn, Kindergarten teacher, Jane Coyle, shared that she has since used fortune tellers to teach her students about the four coins. The fortune teller shows the coins on the outside of the folded paper. When it is opened, the names of the coins are revealed. Hooray for fortune tellers!!!!

Wolf Facts Living and hunting in packs, wolves are wild dogs that come from the same group as the dingo and coyote. They can reach speeds of 65 km/h (40 mph) when chasing prey and include a number of species such as the gray wolf (also known as the grey wolf or timber wolf), red wolf, arctic wolf, mexican wolf and white wolf. Wolves are excellent hunters and have been found to be living in more places in the world than any other mammal except humans. Wolves in the Arctic have to travel much longer distances than wolves in the forest to ﬁnd food and will sometimes go for several days without eating.

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Wolf pups are born deaf and blind while weighing around 0.5 kg (1 lb). It takes about 8 months before they are old enough to actively join in wolf pack

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What’s happening at Pittsylvania County Schools

The students at Gretna Elementary School participated in the annual Young Author's Contest. This year Mahiyah Hall, a second grade student, won third place for her book entitled "My Friend Beth." Marie Andrews, a fourth grade student, won honorable mention for her book entitled "The Dangerous Snow Avalanche." Pictured: Mahiyah Hall,left and Marie Andrews, right Southside Elementary School Ipad Training

GES celebrated Read Across America on Thursday, March 21, 2013. The theme this year was Read Around the World. GES students and their families enjoyed a Subway dinner prior to listening to the faculty read stories from around the world. Everyone enjoyed this wonderful celebration of reading.

Students were learning reading activities using the Ipads. The use of technology is vital to our 21st Century learners. The Ipads were purchased with a $18,349 grant from the Chamber of Commerce called "Incredible Path to Academic Discovery (IPAD). The grant was written by Kish Jefferson, Rachel Terry, Deborah Buckner, Elizabeth Turpin, Megan Lakey, Melissa Stallings, Laura Snead, and Jennifer Oakes. Many thanks to the Chamber of Commerce and to the teachers who helped make this grant possible. We are sure the students and teachers are enjoying the educational and interactive activities. PICTURED: Crystal Mayhew and Kendal Parsons

Pictured: Kayden Bailess enters China to hear the stories from this culture.

Students at Stony Mill Elementary School participated in Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart on February 21-22, 2013. The school raised $11, 286.72 for the American Heart Association. Top fundraiser in each grade were photographed with Coach Blair who coordinated the Jumpr Rope for Heart event. These students wil also get to have lunch with the principal.

PICTURED: From Left to Right: Jo'Lontae Barbour, Dr. Patricia Haskins, Hannah Simpson, Connor Brumfield

Kentuck Elementary School participated in the American Heart Association's Jump Rope for Heart event during February 4-8, 2013. All grade levels and students participated in a series of jumping activities such as double dutch, individual jump ropes, hurdles, and hippity hops. All of the students learned the role that exercise plays in the development and maintenance of a strong and healthy heart. Collectively, the Lil' Wildcats raised a total of $6,871.19! Mrs. Jamie Yancey's third grade class raised the most in the school among homerooms with a total of $872.50. Steven James, a third grader in Mrs. Yancey's class, raised the most money among individual students with a total of $300.00. This year's Jump Rope for Heart was a tremendous success because of the generosity of the students, parents, teachers, and the community PICTURED: Mrs. Candace Powell's first grade students (Ms. Powell is not pictured): Trevon Brooks (main child) Blake Stevens Conner Murray Edwin Serrano Gabriel Coffield Jacob Wiseman The parent (standing to the left) is Terri Burdette

Back row LtoR: Coach Katherine Blair, Kennedy Thacker, Colin Bennett, Madison Branton Middle row LtoR: Griffin Sands, Turner Curtis, Morgan Curtis Front Row: Alexis Hicks

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Dr. Patricia Haskins read Kelly's Big Day to the GES first graders on Thursday, March 21, 2013. Dr. Haskins represents the Pittsylvania County Farm Bureau Women's Committee. The Women's Committee donated Kelly's Big Day to the GES library.

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Southside Elementary School students who reached their Accelerated Reader (AR) goal for the six weeks were given an opportunity to celebrate.

Bell Shot (Pictured with Jeanette Bell, Teacher) Front row Harvey Hood, Tiesha Ferrell, Kylee Hipp, Amaya Turner, Stewart Thompson Back row Olivia Turpin, Reginald Walker, Michael Carwile These students were the winners of Mrs. Bell's AR contest for the six weeks. They were rewarded with a pizza party and a book.

Students and staff members at Southside Elementary School celebrated the 109th birthday of Dr. Seuss (born Theodor Geisel) on Friday, March 1, 2013, with special activities, costumes, eating green eggs and ham for breakfast, and of course lots of reading during the annual celebration of Read Across America. Read Across America day was celebrated on Friday, March 1, this year since Dr. Seuss’ birthday landed on a Saturday. PICTURED: Front row Jordan Davis, Allison Duffer, Ginger Biagioni, Jesiah Lampkin, Takayla Chaney Back Row Denise Dawson (preschool teacher), Lori Adams, Nora Hawker, Annette Waldron, Brenda Saunders, Trish Simmons, Linda Talley cafeteria workers.

Mt. Airy Valentines Ball 2013 Group Shot Back Row Stewart Thompson, Emily Saunders, Abby Totten, LaMiracle Carter, Loven Williams, Austin Elliott Third Row Tara Bruce, Henry Robertson, Grant Parker, Sebastian Hayes Second Row Eric Anderson, Micah Harris, Trooper Garlan, Michael Carwile Front Row Jeffery Milkowski, Holly Motley, Cinytha Beltran-Cruz Students enjoy a popcorn prize.

The kids raised pennies to support their school. Noah raised the most money in the preschool class and won Prince! Noah shared his prizes with Jazmin.

This year Gretna Elementary School students raised $503.00 for St. Jude's Hospital. The students particpated in the yearly Math-A-Thon as a way of earning the money for this most worthy cause. Thank you Gretna Elementary School students. PICTURED: From Left to Right: Daniel Myers, Rachel Betterton, Madison Brown, Jack Hammock, Jessica Witcher, Charlie Crews, Kaitlyn Weimer, Megan Bowles, Isabella Evans, Jade Shelton, and Jenna Robertson. www.classcandy.com

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THE LOCKER

Harry Potter fan makes Hogwarts out of Lego! A LEGO enthusiast from Seattle has spent 12 months creating an incredible replica of Harry Potter’s Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry out of around 400,000 LEGO bricks. The model features several scenes from the iconic films plus classroom sets, like the potions room. Its creator, Alice Finch, said: “It is designed to be architecturally accurate and completely playable.”

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Making the model not only took a lot of time, it also took Alice’s fingerprints, which were worn off several times while making the model. It is estimated that there are around 400,000 bricks in the model, but it is impossible to know for sure. Alice called in bricks from all over the world to complete the model, including green LEGO tiles from Germany for the roof. She started building LEGO with her son around five years ago and has realised she is pretty good at it!

School breaks popping record A school in New Jersey, has broken a Guinness World Record for the most people popping bubble wrap at the same time.

The noisy but fun record was broken by 366 students at Hawthorne High School. They managed to pop 743.2 square meters of the bubble wrap in just two minutes. Bubble wrap was invented in the town of Hawthorne in 1960 and the record attempt was held on the 13th annual Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day. The students also raised money for Sandy Hook Elementary school by breaking the record.

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The following westover Christian academy students competed in a piano competition in Raleigh, NC on march 8th and received awards: Daniella Castro: excellent rating Emanuel Castro: excellent rating Madison Fuentes: superior rating Eric Pruitt: superior rating Erin Pruitt: excellent rating Austin Robertson: excellent rating Jezie Salvador: superior rating

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The Westover Christian Academy band recently participated in the Association of Christian Schools International music festival in Raleigh NC. The concert band and jazz band both received ratings of excellent. Soloists and ensembles also competed with the following awards being presented: Superior Ratings: Emmaneul Castro, Nathan Pruitt, Cami Whitlow, Chloe Smith, James Barber, Will Briscoe, Chris Willard, Jon Lawton Excellent Rating: Jennifer Weeks, Caroline Davis, Catie Clarke, Nathan Honea, Antonio Vacanti, Daniel Cartwright, Josh Buckley, James Hunt, Paul Hughes, Dylan Haley, Samantha Overton, Austin Robertson, Morgan Southern, Yvette Waters, Jacob Thomasson

Congratulations to Madison Fuentes, 8th grade WCA Student and Winner of the Danville Area Spelling Bee for 2013. Madison will move on to compete at the 2013 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. this May. This is the second consecutive year Madison will be representing Danville in the Scripps National Spelling Bee! Madison also competed in Atlanta, Ga last weekend and will move on to the ACSI National Spelling Bee in Dallas Texas two weeks prior to the Scripps National Spelling Bee! Best of luck to you Madison!!

WCA Band will host its ANNUAL DINNER THEATRE on Saturday April 13th in the school gym at 6 p.m. Dinner will include a garden salad, baked spaghetti, garlic bread, dessert and beverage for $10. Proceeds go to send students to summer leadership camp in Greensboro NC. Tickets will be on sale through April 5th. To purchase your tickets call 822-0800 ext. 27 . Seating is limited – To Go plates will be available.

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Mrs. Porterfield's K4 Class at Westover Christian Academy preparing for class picture day last week. We are pretty sure that Mrs. Keesee, the K-4 Class Aide, cropped herself out of this photo before sending it to us :) Page 8 • Classcandy© •April 2013

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Kids & Parents Healthy Tips! By: Fitness Trainers (and Parents) Dave Gluhareff & Suzanne Stowe!

outdoor spring Fun for Kids & Parents! From Train With Dave (www.trainwithdave.com) Kids and Parents it’s Spring time and Southside Virginia is coming alive from Winter! Everyone is coming out of hibernation like bears! Lol! The Riverwalk Trail, Ball Fields, Soccer Fields, back yards, Stadiums, Parks, and all the outdoor recreation places will be full of activities and fun! Back yard Sports, walks, hikes, bike rides, roller blading, skateboarding, organized Sports Leagues, and more will be full of kids, teenagers, and young adults having fun and taking part in healthy competition! Kids if your Parents do not get outside then You need to communicate with them that You want to go outside and play with them or enjoy outdoor activities with them too! If you want to play a sport, then talk to your parents. If you want to just go outside in the yard and throw ball then go grab your Mom or Dad or Grandparent by the hand and lead them outside to throw ball! Enjoy the outdoors and all that Spring has to offer! The weather is beautiful, flowers blooming, the earth is coming alive from the cold temperatures of Winter. The more we are outside playing and getting some natural sunlight… well the more we are Healthy and Positive! Healthy and Positive leads to better students, better parents, better grades, better immune systems, better communication, and better days full of fun! I take my sons Dylan (7yrs) and Matthew (3yrs) outdoors all the time and we play and laugh and enjoy the beauty of nature together! We walk, hike, bike, throw ball, run, play hide-and-go-seek, and more! It’s so much healthier and more satisfying than sitting in the house all day and night in front of the TV. We love the outdoors!

From Train With Suzanne (www.trainwithsuzanne.com): Spring makes me think of new beginnings, new life, and the happiness of being outside in the warm sunshine. It’s another chance to get in the yard and practice swinging a bat, hitting the ball harder, serving the ball better, riding a bike faster, or just taking a walk with friends. So let’s get ready to put away our drippy snow boots, coats and gloves. When one of my sons was 3 years old, and the cold days were turning warm, he was excited to be able to ride his bike outside instead of in circles in the house. “Take off my training wheels”, he said. I almost told him he was too little to ride without training wheels, but I stopped myself. He wanted to try something new and he had the confidence he could do it. Spring was here and he wanted to get outside and “go for it”. I took off the training wheels and we went outside. He jumped on the bike and I ran along beside him. I finally gave him a little push and let go. “Peddle, Peddle”. He did it! The sunshine and fresh air felt great and so did he. So, have confidence and enjoy the fresh air and a fresh start. If the cold weather has kept you inside, and your plans to be healthier and active for the New Year have gotten off track, there is good news…Spring is here! You can begin again! Here are some ideas to get you started: Sign up for the sport you love. Try a new sport. Pack a picnic lunch on Sunday afternoon and explore the new additions to the Riverwalk Trail. Help plant flowers in the yard. Get your bike out of the garage and ask your parents to take you to trails at Anglers Park. Put away the video games and put yourself in the game! www.classcandy.com

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Sacred Heart Catholic School Congratulations

We are now taking applications for new student enrollment. Please take advantage of our new multi-child discounts. The second child will receive a 25% discounted tuition rate and the third child will receive a 50% discounted tuition rate.

to Sacred Heart’s Basketball Team. The Raiders had an undefeated season ending with an 8-0 record. The team traveled in February to the Middle School Tournament at Faith Christian Academy. There, the Raiders took home first place for Division B. Congratulations to Coach Sadler and all players for an excellent season. The athletic banquet was held February 28th to honor all athletes for the year.

Sacred Heart Students participated in the AIMA annual music festival at Faith Christian Academy February 20th. Our students earned the Superior Rating in the whole group competition. Congratulations to our musicians!

Q. What starts with the letter P, ends with the letter E and has thousands of letters? A. The Post Office! Q. What begins with T, finishes with T and has T in it? A. A teapot Q. What four days of the week start with the letter T? A. Tuesday, Thursday, today and tomorrow.

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Building Character What are good manners? Courtesy, politeness or having good manners are all about respecting others and yourself. How would you feel if someone: • talked to your friend but turned his back to you? • pushed you out of the way to get the seat you were about to sit on? • let the door slam in your face as you were about to walk through it? • shared your things but never shared anything of theirs? • never said 'please' or 'thank you' • didn't pass your phone message to your friend? Good manners is about considering the feelings of other people, and being the kind of person that others will like and respect. In the 'olden days' children were taught about the Golden Rule - "Always do to others as you would wish them to do to you if you were in their place." This is still a good way to behave nowadays. If you are respectful to others, then you are more likely to be treated with respect by them. If you show good manners everywhere you go, then you are more likely to encourage others to behave in the same way towards you.

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After studying about the Solar System, Carlisle School - Chatham Campus 3rd Grade Students applied the learner profile of being "knowledgeable" on their visit the Chapel Hill Planetarium. Pictured (front 1-r) Dillon Freeman, Grayson Haskins, Colby Owen, Jacob Haymore, Cole Lipscomb, Michael Carlsen, (back) Elyse Gardner, Emalee Mitchell, Maddie Johns, Abby Owen, Anne Oakes, Madison Laughorn, Anna Kathryn Stone, Rhianna Taylor

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! PK4 students pictured are (front) Nathan Paris, Alanee Gregory, Morgan Macam, (rear 1-r) Mason James, Graham Haskins, Chase Adkins and Monica McCoy.

Ally Paris, PK2, celebrates Dr. Seuss' Birthday with a hand print representation of One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.

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Here are some of our 2nd graders on a field trip today to Williamsburg. They are pictured in front of the Capitol Building. Students pictured left to right are: Joseph Carbone, Ramsey Ferrugia, Elizabeth Harrison, Amanda Dalton, Colton Wells, and Jake Nuckols. With them is their teacher, Mandy Moser.

Top Free Ways Teachers Can Rock Spring Break Adapted from an article by: Annie Condron

We’d all like to spend our spring breaks relaxing on a beach or on some once-in-a-lifetime trip, but that’s not always in the budget. That doesn’t mean you can’t avoid the everyday routines of home and truly enjoy your vacation! Here are some ways to make the most of your spring break without spending any cash. Put Down the Lesson Plans Most of you may not need this advice, but just in case, DO NOT SPEND YOUR SPRING BREAK ON SCHOOL WORK! Spring Staycation Now is the time to make the most of your hometown and explore your own backyard. Set aside a day or two with your family or friends to dedicate to your hometown adventure! Otherwise, you’ll all get caught up in your own thing. Go Outside I don’t think you don’t understand quite how pale and unhealthy you look right now. Most teachers I know don’t get nearly enough sunlight, fresh air, or exercise; they’re stuck in windowless caverns and rarely if ever have the opportunity to walk outside (let alone leave campus) while the sun’s still up. More sunlight benefits you physically and helps ward off depression. More importantly, getting outside gives you a great opportunity to get some exercise and play with your family and friends, the benefits of which are immeasurable. Get Back into an Exercise Routine Hopefully the weather gods will be on your side this spring break. It’s a great time to get back into walking, biking, jogging or just playing outside with your kids. Getting active now will make it easier to keep it up for the final stretch at school And remember: it’s all about the playlist. Read Your Way Through Book Shelf Backup Reading is such a relaxing yet guilt-free way to unwind. Anytime I actually have time to read though, I forget about all the amazing books on my to-read list and end up drudging through whatever’s lying around. Spring Gardening Whether you’ve got a green thumb or you’re a nature novice, gardening can be a great spring hobby that gives you fun time in the sun, a little beautiful in your life, and maybe some herbs and veggies. Even if you don’t have a yard, stopping by the flowerbeds at your local shop will put you in a springy place.

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Spring Cleaning If **gasp** there is a rainy, miserable day during spring break, purge your house of all the clutter and dirt that accumulates during those long winter months stuck inside. Just because you’re doing housework doesn’t mean it has to feel like work. Crank up some tunes, have a cleaning competition with your family and set up a reward to enjoy in your sparkling, organized home. Volunteer / Local Spring Break Out The crazy day-to-day requirements of teaching make volunteer work seem nearly impossible, but spring break is a great time to jump in. Try a local Habitat for Humanity program (as a group or an individual) to really feel like you’ve accomplished something. It’s also so different from teachers that it won’t feel like another day at work. For the rest of my life, I can say I built a flight of stairs in someone’s home. That’s pretty cool. ZZZZzzzzzzzzzpring Break My favorite thing to do on breaks: Sleep, sleep and sleep some more!

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In many families, kids and pets get along famously. Many youngsters are natural born animal enthusiasts while pets tend to respond to kids’ gentle and loving nature. But the bond between kids and pets is one that develops over time, and parents welcoming a new pet into their home should know that this transition is not always easy. Teaching kids to treat pets with love and respect and watching pets to ensure kids are safe in their company can help calm parents’ nerves. The following tips, courtesy of the ASPCA, can ensure both kids and pets stay safe while building a strong bond and a healthy relationship. * Teach kids to protect themselves from overexcited pets. Pets, especially puppies, can easily become overexcited. This can be mistaken for aggressiveness, especially by kids who might be scared. Teach kids to protect themselves from overexcited pets, including dog bite prevention. If kids fear their dog might bite them, then teach them to roll into a ball, protect their hands and face and call for help. Running and screaming might upset the dog, who then might go on the defensive. * Teach kids to recognize signs of aggression. Sometimes dogs will use body language to let people know they do not wish to be approached. Adults and kids alike should familiarize themselves with these mannerisms as a safety precaution. If these signals are ignored, then the dog might bite to protect itself. Signs of defensive aggression include: * ears back, pupils dilated * tail down and tensed * posture mildly crouched, weight over rear legs * muzzle tense, wrinkled and snarling, and teeth exposed When a dog is exhibiting any of these signs, adults and kids should not approach the dog and let it cool down. * Keep kids’ toys away from pets and vice versa. Kids’ toys are not always pet-safe and pets’ toys are not always safe for kids. Separate the two and explain to kids that they should not use their toys when playing with pets. * Teach kids to respect a pet’s “safe spot.” Pets may need a “safe spot” to which they can retreat and be sure no one will follow them. These spots are safe havens for pets, especially those adopted from shelters who might need more time to adjust to a new environment than a puppy or kitten. Teach kids to respect these “safe spots,” which might be a crate or a sleeping area, leaving pets alone when they retreat to such areas. Pets react defensively when others try to access their safe spots. * Teach kids and pets rules for each game. When playing reward games, such as those when a pet gets a treat or toy if it behaves correctly, teach pets to sit in order to get their reward, and teach kids that the pet must be sitting in order to earn its reward. This can keep kids from being jumped on or accidentally bitten when a pet gets overexcited by the sight of a toy or treat. It also teaches pets that they can’t get what they want simply by being physical. If the pet won’t sit, then adults and kids should walk away without giving the pet its treat or toy. Parents who bring a new pet into their home often find the pet quickly becomes an irreplaceable member of the household. But parents should still take certain precautions to protect kids and pets alike.

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