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Each year, parents and staff have the opportunity to recognize staff members that have made an impact in their field of education. In late December we were able to recognize the first round of Chesterbrook nominees and school level awards. Thank you to those that took the time to nominate our staff members. 

Chesterbrook Winners

Outstanding Operational Employee: Boshra Khan, PHA

New Teacher of the Year: Sara Eichmeier

Teacher of the Year: Natalie Mabile

Leader of the Year: Farris Thomas, Assistant Principal

Principal of the Year: Stacy Kirkpatrick

Chesterbrook Nominees

Outstanding Operational Employee:
Lan Ong, Building Supervisor
Dave Troskey, Registrar
Pat Pence, Administrative Assistant

Outstanding Teacher Nominees:
Betsy Butler
Lora Verdi
Meredith Reid
Claire Haft
Maddy Hamsher-King
Courtney Kuduk
Jessica Montana
Stephanie Jennings

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Transportation Update - Buses 4 & 6

Transportation continues to work through driver shortages and supporting needs as drivers are out sick across FCPS.

This week bus 4 and 6 have been picked up about 4:05 on one bus. The plan is for bus 4 students to be dropped off first and then bus 6 routes will follow. From what we understand, this will be the plan for the time being.  We are sorry for the delays that have been happening. 

Transportation this Afternoon - Snow Closure Updates

Brooksfield has announced they will be closed this afternoon.

Additionally, all afterschool activites at CES are cancelled - CHESS and ART classes will NOT meet.

Please update PUP if you have not, so your child's teacher will know how to send them home. Changes must be entered in PUP by 2:30 PM.

We hope everyone is up and running in our PUP system.  If you are not in PUP, please contact our office so we can assist you in getting this setup. It has been so helpful to support our students.

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Congratulations to Ms. Natalie Mabile McLean Pyramid
Outstanding Elementary Teacher of the Year!

Ms. Mabile has a student centered approach to teaching, making sure each individual student feels valued and knows they belong. As a team leader, she leads her sixth grade team with a data driven approach to meet individual needs, helping students find success no matter where they are instructionally.

Natalie has been instrumental in helping our older students find leadership opportunities through our student Equity Club, our Reading Buddy program and supports many other ways for students to share their voice as they find their strengths as student leaders.

This year Natalie is one of our ESSER III academic co-leads and is leading our afterschool math workshop support for students.

Congratulations Natalie! We are lucky to have you at Chesterbrook!

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School Counseling Appreciation Week

This week we give our thanks and celebrate our school counselors as well as our student services team including our social worker and psychologist. Our Chesterbrook team works closely together to ensure the wellness of students across our school, while also working to assess needs for a variety of supports and services. Our staff and students benefit daily from the hard work of this dedicated team.

Heather Lomelin & Rich Genus, Counselors

Dr. Hannah Sugarman, Psychologist

Maria Mahoney, Social Worker

Chesterbrook Students Explore Black History Month

Throughout the month of February, our students will learn more about Black History through morning meeting and woven into their curriculum.

Sixth grade equity club students have studied and prepared information to share with all grade levels throughout the month of February. It is wonderful to see our student leaders sharing with our younger students.

2nd Quarter Report Cards

This is a reminder that second quarter report cards were available beginning on 1/29/22 in SIS ParentVue. 

Rising Kindergarten Orientation- March 4th

Save the date - Friday, March 4th at 10:30 AM

Please share this information with families in our community with rising kindergarten students.

Families are welcome to begin arriving at 10:10 to check in and meet staff prior to the presentation. We look forward to having a safe in-person orientation this school year. Everyone will need to wear masks to attend the event.

We look forward to meeting the class of 2035! During orientation, parents and students will meet our kindergarten team, specialists and administrators as well as many of their new classmates. Students will walk in the day of kindergarten student, visiting classrooms and getting a chance to experience the school bus. The event is scheduled to run from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. 

Registration Paperwork (see link below for registration) - We encourage parents to complete registration paperwork prior to the event and bring it with them to drop off.  You are welcome to contact our registrar, Mr. Dave Troskey, with any questions prior to the event. You may also reach our wonderful front office staff at 703-714-8200.

2022-2023 New Student Registration

We look forward to welcoming our new families and students in the coming school year. It is time to begin planning to welcome your children by completing their school registration and saving the date for our new kindergarten orientation.

New Student Registration Info & Form

Use the link above for more information on registration and to complete the registration forms. You will need to scroll down to the registration paperwork. After you complete the paperwork, bring the signed paperwork and the following items to the school:

• Original Birth Certificate
• Enrolling Parent Photo ID
• Proof of Residency (deed or lease)

Contact our registrar, Mr. Troskey, [email protected], with registration questions.

Chinese New Year - Year of the Tiger

Our students have had fun welcoming in the Chinese New Year. This year the Chinese New Year fell on February 1st and it is the Year of Tiger. (虎年) In Chinese class, students learned about cultural topics on the Chinese New Year traditions which include singing several songs, including the Good New Year, Gong-Xi Ge (Congratulations to You Song), and students create New Year crafts. Please check out Schoology to learn more about the Chinese New Year.

Happy Chinese New Year! 新年快乐! (xin      nian     kuai     le!)

Dr. Scott Brabrand Meets with Students
Save the date! This is an opportunity for students to meet with Division Superintendent, Dr. Scott Brabrand, and engage with him on questions/concerns that are relevant to students in our area.

This event will take place at:
McLean Community Center 1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

March 9th from 6:30 – 9 p.m.

For more information, please contact Mr. Jim Beggs directly at: [email protected]

February is Kindness Month

While February is kindness month, we are encouraging students to focus on positive actions in being kind to self, family, others and our planet. We also want to recognize that kindness should not just be something to strive for on a day, week or a month. Across the Chesterbrook community, we encourage kind actions and support of others each and everyday. Be Kind Today & Everyday!

Upcoming Dates to Note

Tuesday, Feb 8: Spelling Bee Practice Session Afterschool

Thursday, Feb 10: PTA Meeting 9:15

Friday, Feb 11: Sports Day - Wear your favorite sports jersey

Monday, Feb 14: 100th Day of School 1st Grade, Valentine’s Day

Tuesday, Feb 15: 100th Day of School Kindergarten; Chesterbrook Spelling Bee Afterschool for selected students

Monday, Feb 21: Presidents’ Day– No School

Friday, Mar 4: Rising Kindergarten Orientation 10:30 AM

Wednesday, Mar 9: Dr. Brabrand Meets with Students

2021 FCPS Student Calendar Quick Glance

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2022 Chesterbrook Spelling Bee Champion

Congratulations to all our students who competed in our CES Spelling Bee.

It was an honor to watch the level of talent emerge during our competition and once again have an person audience to cheer on our students.

Congratulations to our winner, Alison S, and runner up, Lucy E. Alison will compete in the Fairfax County Spelling Bee in March.

Congratulations to
Ms. Sara Eichmeier McLean Pyramid Outstanding New Elementary Teacher

Ms. Eichmeier joined our Chesterbrook staff during the 2020-21 school year and has been a tremendous addition to our sixth grade team. She works alongside her team to create engaging lessons and includes opportunities for all students to share their voice during learning. Ms. Eichmeier consistently goes above and beyond for her students and builds strong relationships as she works to understand their needs.

Ms. Eichmeier has also supported Chesterbrook students beyond the school day, working our summer quest program and helping coach our students in their Spelling Bee preparation this school year. Ms. Eichmeier, we are so happy to honor you with this recognition!

Rising Kindergarten Orientation - March 4th

Save the date - Friday, March 4th at 10:30 AM

RSVP/Registration is Required for our in-person Orientation: RSVP using this link to let us know you are attending and a little about your child.

Please share this information with families in our community with rising kindergarten students.

Families are welcome to begin arriving at 10:10 to check in and meet staff prior to the presentation. We look forward to having a safe in-person orientation this school year. Everyone will need to wear masks to attend the event.

We look forward to meeting the class of 2035! During orientation, parents and students will meet our kindergarten team, specialists and administrators as well as many of their new classmates. Students will walk in the day of kindergarten student, visiting classrooms and getting a chance to experience the school bus. The event is scheduled to run from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. 

Registration Paperwork (see link below for registration) - We encourage parents to complete registration paperwork prior to the event and bring it with them to drop off.  You are welcome to contact our registrar, Mr. Dave Troskey, with any questions prior to the event. You may also reach our wonderful front office staff at 703-714-8200.

2022-2023 New Student Registration

We look forward to welcoming our new families and students in the coming school year. It is time to begin planning to welcome your children by completing their school registration and saving the date for our new kindergarten orientation.

New Student Registration Info & Form

Use the link above for more information on registration and to complete the registration forms. You will need to scroll down to the registration paperwork. After you complete the paperwork, bring the signed paperwork and the following items to the school:

• Original Birth Certificate
• Enrolling Parent Photo ID
• Proof of Residency (deed or lease)

Contact our registrar, Mr. Troskey, [email protected], with registration questions.

Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media is an excellent resource for families looking to reinforce digital citizenship at home. Not only does this resource provide tv show, movie, and game reviews, it also provides families with resources to have conversations with their children regarding their online presence and behavior. As we continue to navigate our digital world, it is of the utmost importance to build our digital citizenship skills right from the start. Teachers use Common Sense Education to teach students about media balance, privacy & security, digital footprints, and relationships & communication. Common Sense Media has created some helpful media tips as we strive to find a balance in our digital lives and reinforce many skills that are taught within class. In addition, they have provided a Family Media Agreement for families who are looking to establish some expectations and norms around media in their home. Finally, Common Sense Media invites you to join Tech Balance – a free program that provides tips about how to practice healthy media habits at home with your family. If you are interested in signing up, please visit https://www.commonsensemedia.org/techbalance. If you have any questions about how Chesterbrook and FCPS encourages digital citizenship, contact Megan Brown at [email protected].

Media Tips and Family Agreement

Student Covid Screening 

FCPS will move to a dynamic testing plan.  Screening testing will be available during moderate, substantial and high community transmission to the greatest extent practicable in alignment with CDC guidance. Screening testing for students will not be offered during low transmission.

At this time, we will still have student testing until notified that transmission rates are consistently lower. Chesterbrook has been scheduled for diagnostic testing on Monday of each week. Currently, we have 68 consented for testing in the portal and will test about 50 weekly.

One-time parent/legal guardian consent is required to begin COVID screening testing for a student to be tested at school. You may withdraw your consent for testing at any time. If you want your child to begin participating in COVID-19 screening testing, you must pre-register your child(ren) and provide consent using the LTS secure online portal. If you do not want your child to participate in COVID-19 screening testing, no action is required. You will have the option each week to update your child’s vaccination and consent for testing.  

For all the details about optional COVID-19 screening testing, visit the FCPS website and review the FCPS COVID-19 Screening Testing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document.  Screening testing is a recommended layered prevention strategy.

Upcoming Dates

Monday, February 21: President's Day Holiday- School Closed

Thursday, March 3: 2-Hour Early Release 1:35 PM

Friday, March 4: No School for Students
10:30 -12:30 PM Rising Kinder Orientation RSVP HERE

2021 FCPS Student Calendar Quick Glance

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Principal's Message

February flew by quickly! Messages and displays of kindness fill our building from the work over of our students this past month. It's touching to see how our students have embraced the many ways to spread kindness across our school community through uplifting poetry, artistic displays, acts of kindness and individual notes of encouragement and appreciation. 

Mrs. Thomas and I have been meeting with each grade level for a mid year check in on Student Rights and Responsibilities to reframe our expectations and allow students the opportunity to embrace the differences each of us bring to make our community a very special place to learn and grow. It is important that each student know that they are a very important part of our school and their contributions are valued. Our year long PBL "How can you, as a Chesterbrook Chipmunk, share your identity and positively influence our Chesterbrook home so it continues to grow as a welcoming place for everyone?" continues to shape the framework for these important discussions.

As we think about our PBL question, we move forward into a week of change in our community, a time when masking will become a choice of our staff and students. While Covid is still present in our world, we want to safely move forward supporting everyone in the choices that are best for your family. Please discuss your preferences with your children. They should feel confident and will be supported in the choice your family makes. I want to assure our community we will do all we can to continue providing a positive and supportive community for our young learners. No division of masking will take place and no student will be treated differently for their choice. Our staff will also work to reinforce this is a choice and prepare our students for this transition. Hopefully soon, we will all look forward with this difficult time in the rear view and brighter days ahead.

With appreciation for your support,

Stacy Kirkpatrick, Principal

Chesterbrook Show Kindness Day

Wear BLUE to Show Kindness

Tuesday, March 1st

Wear Blue to Show Kindness Matters!
While February is the universal month of Kindness, Kindness should be a practice year round. Regardless of our masking preference, we want to ensure our school community is a positive and caring environment. Spread kindness and wear blue.

Make Kindness the Norm

A message from your Yearbook Committee Yearbook Art Cover Contest - Submissions Due March 7th

Student artists, now is your time! We encourage all students to consider sharing your artistic talent by creating a cover with our 2021-22 school theme "We Grow Together." Please make submissions to the school office with this attached form no later than Monday, March 7.  

• Submit on 8 1/2" x 11" paper 
• Draw only on one side of the paper
• Turn in final submisson to the school office with the attached submission form
• Submission should be positive and school appropriate 

Kindergarten Orientation March 4th at 10:30AM

Save the date - Friday, March 4th 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

RSVP/Registration is Required for our in-person Orientation: RSVP using this link to let us know you are attending and a little about your child.

Please share this information with families in our community with rising kindergarten students.

Families are welcome to begin arriving at 10:10 to check in and meet staff prior to the presentation.

We look forward to having a safe in-person orientation this school year. Due to recent updates in masking requirements, masking will be a personal choice of each family in attendance.

Registration Paperwork (see link below for registration) - We encourage parents to complete registration paperwork prior to the event and bring it with them to drop off.  You are welcome to contact our registrar, Mr. Dave Troskey, with any questions prior to the event. You may also reach our wonderful front office staff at 703-714-8200.

It is time to begin planning to welcome your children by completing their school registration and saving the date for our new kindergarten orientation.

New Student Registration Info & Form

Use the link above for more information on registration and to complete the registration forms. You will need to scroll down to the registration paperwork. After you complete the paperwork, bring the signed paperwork and the following items to the school:

• Original Birth Certificate
• Enrolling Parent Photo ID
• Proof of Residency (deed or lease)

Contact our registrar, Mr. Troskey, [email protected], with registration questions.

Kiss N Ride Reminders 

The past few weeks we have extended our kiss n ride drop off/pick up area all the way down the sidewalk. This increases the number of cars we can support at one time. School begins at 8:50, so we ask that all students try to arrive by 8:45 to be in class and ready for morning meeting on time.

When making u turns, please do so at openings at entrance #1, which is a safer alternative to the bus exit, which places cars on the crosswalk.  Making a U turn in the middle of the road (not at an entrance/opening or intersection) is considered illegal.  We appreciate your understanding and use of caution.  This is important as we will have more walkers and bus riders as the weather improves.

Dr. Brabrand Meets with Students 

Save the date! This is an opportunity for students to meet with Division Superintendent, Dr. Scott Brabrand, and engage with him on questions/concerns that are relevant to students in our area. This event will take place at: McLean Community Center 1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

March 9th from 6:30 – 9 p.m.

For more information, please contact Mr. Jim Beggs directly at: [email protected]

Special Education Conference on March 26

FCPS’s 17th Annual Special Education Conference will be held virtually on Saturday, March 26, with a combination of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (recorded) sessions. Registration for this free conference will begin in March. More information on the Special Education Conference is available online.

Reminder - Order your CES Yearbook NOW!

Don't miss out on ordering your Chesterbrook Yearbook.  The deadline is April 18th. 

Upcoming Dates

March 1st - WEAR BLUE to show kindness to Others

March 3rd - 2 hour early release at 12:30PM

March 4th - Student Holiday; Staff Professional Development Day

March 7th - Yearbook Cover Submissions Due

March 9 - Dr. Brabrand Meets with Students 6:30PM - 9PM

March 26 - 17th Annual Special Education Conference

March 31 - End of Third Quarter - 2 hour Early Release

School Calendar:  2021-22

CES YEARBOOK ORDERS - Order Your Yearbook Today 

The 2022-23 school calendar was approved by the school board recently.  To find out more about next year’s school calendar, visit the FCPS website.

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Principal Evaluation Questionnaire

Your Views and Opinions Are Important!

This spring all Chesterbrook parents/guardians and staff will be contacted through email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form Online.

This questionnaire is part of my Performance Evaluation Program and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school.

Providing input on my work as your principal will provide information on the following areas:

• Instructional Leadership
• School Climate
• Management (Human Resources and Organization)
• Communication and Community Relations
• Professionalism

Understanding that this has been another unusual year, the impacts of COVID-19 will be taken into consideration when reviewing the feedback.

The questionnaire will be collected online between March 7 and March 18. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. The results of this feedback are strictly confidential.

Your opinions matter!

With appreciation for your support and feedback,

Stacy Kirkpatrick, Principal

REMINDERS

Chesterbrook Show Kindness Day

Wear BLUE to Show Kindness

Tuesday, March 1st

Wear Blue to Show Kindness Matters!
While February is the universal month of Kindness, Kindness should be a practice year round. Regardless of our masking preference, we want to ensure our school community is a positive and caring environment. Spread kindness and wear blue.

Make Kindness the Norm

Kindergarten Orientation March 4th at 10:30AM

Save the date - Friday, March 4th 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

***Please note a Kindergarten Orientation virtual information session will be scheduled at a future time. It will be scheduled in early March.

RSVP/Registration is Required for our in-person Orientation: RSVP using this link to let us know you are attending and a little about your child.

Please share this information with families in our community with rising kindergarten students.

Families are welcome to begin arriving at 10:10 to check in and meet staff prior to the presentation.

We look forward to having a safe in-person orientation this school year. Due to recent updates in masking requirements, masking will be a personal choice of each family in attendance.

Registration Paperwork (see link below for registration) - We encourage parents to complete registration paperwork prior to the event and bring it with them to drop off.  You are welcome to contact our registrar, Mr. Dave Troskey, with any questions prior to the event. You may also reach our wonderful front office staff at 703-714-8200.

It is time to begin planning to welcome your children by completing their school registration and saving the date for our new kindergarten orientation.

New Student Registration Info & Form

Use the link above for more information on registration and to complete the registration forms. You will need to scroll down to the registration paperwork. After you complete the paperwork, bring the signed paperwork and the following items to the school:

• Original Birth Certificate
• Enrolling Parent Photo ID
• Proof of Residency (deed or lease)

Contact our registrar, Mr. Troskey, [email protected], with registration questions.

Upcoming Dates

March 1st - WEAR BLUE to show kindness to Others

March 3rd - 2 hour early release at 12:30PM

March 4th - Student Holiday; Staff Professional Development Day

March 7th - Yearbook Cover Submissions Due

March 9 - Dr. Brabrand Meets with Students 6:30PM - 9PM

March 26 - 17th Annual Special Education Conference

March 31 - End of Third Quarter - 2 hour Early Release

School Calendar:  2021-22

CES YEARBOOK ORDERS - Order Your Yearbook Today 

The 2022-23 school calendar was approved by the school board recently.  To find out more about next year’s school calendar, visit the FCPS website.

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Upcoming Dates

March 1st - WEAR BLUE to show kindness to Others

March 3rd - 2 hour early release at 1:30PM

March 4th - Student Holiday; Staff Professional Development Day

March 7th - Yearbook Cover Submissions Due

March 9th - Dr. Brabrand Meets with Students 6:30PM - 9PM

March 26th - 17th Annual Special Education Conference

March 31st - End of Third Quarter - 2 hour Early Release

School Calendar:  2021-22

CES YEARBOOK ORDERS - Order Your Yearbook Today 

The 2022-23 school calendar was approved by the school board recently.  To find out more about next year’s school calendar, visit the FCPS website.

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CES Virtual Kindergarten Orientation Tuesday, March 15th at 6 PM

Link to Join Virtual Session

We look forward to meeting the rest of our rising kindergarten families not able to be at our in person event. If you attended the in person event and would like to join us, please feel free.

Please Complete BOTH surveys if Not Completed: Student Information Form and Student Questionnaire *We will use both as we plan for your child’s registration and attendance in kindergarten.

Please share this email with other parents you know have rising kindergarten students.

Tuesday, March 15th at 6PM, we will hold our virtual Kindergarten Orientation. Use the link above to connect to the virtual parent session. We will welcome parents, share information from our kindergarten and administrative team, discuss steps to registration and answer questions you may have. We are including a lot of kindergarten photos, so feel free to have your child join us to see what kindergarten is all about.  

Additional Kindergarten Readiness Resources

Orientation Handout with Summer Program Info 

Success in Kindergarten- Parent Strategies

Family Engagement Survey

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

On Sunday, March 13, in the afternoon, you will receive an email from Fairfax County Public Schools via K12 Insight regarding FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey. Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve our practices to best support our students.

Taking this survey will also help strengthen the partnership between your family and your school. When that partnership is strong, students can experience a range of benefits including improved school readiness, higher student achievement, and better social skills and behavior.

FCPS is partnering with independent firm K12 Insight to administer the survey. It will be available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Chinese, Urdu, Farsi, and Amharic. Please visit our Family Engagement Survey webpage for more information and look for the survey in your inbox on March 13. Your voice matters!

For questions regarding the FCPS Family Engagement Survey, please contact Heather Lomelin, School Counselor, at [email protected].

Fairfax County Public Schools

McLean Pyramid Art Show

Where: McLean Community Center- Emerson Gallery

1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA  22101

When: The show will be on display from March 17th through 28th. Families will be able to view the show anytime during gallery hours. The Emerson Gallery will be open for visitors Tuesdays through Fridays from 1-4pm and Saturdays from 10am – 3pm. In addition, the gallery will offer extended hours on March 22, 23, and 24 from 4-7:30pm.

For more info: https://mpaart.org/exhibitions/current-exhibitions/

Chesterbrook families will be notified if their child’s art is exhibited.

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VDH Test to Stay (TTS) Program

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has been working closely with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to implement a Test to Stay strategy in our local school divisions. Test to Stay is an extra layer of prevention combined with our current layered prevention strategies and will be used in the event of an outbreak in the school setting.

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the Test to Stay program in your school and ask your permission to enroll your student. All testing will be voluntary and only students with a signed consent form on file will be tested. Test kits are provided free of charge.

Test to Stay (TTS) is a practice that allows unvaccinated or not yet fully vaccinated students identified as close contacts in a confirmed COVID-19 outbreak (by the Fairfax County Health Department), to remain in school.

Test to Stay (TTS) requires the following”

• Students take a rapid home COVID-19 test every morning for 5 days after the exposure.
  If the test is negative, students are allowed to stay in school.
• Students must wear a mask for 10 days after the exposure
  Students must remain without symptoms for 10 days after the exposure.

I encourage you to please consider allowing your student to participate in the program, as it is an important tool available to us to keep our school community healthy and our schools open.

To allow your student to participate, please complete the attached consent form and return it to Dave Troskey ([email protected]) as soon as possible. If you do not wish for your student to participate, no further action is required.

Information Sheet and Consent Form

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