Early Childhood Program Offerings 2017-2018
www.isd181.org
218-454-5430
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About Our Preschool Programs: Brainerd Public Schools’ Preschool Programs: Preparing Your Child for a Bright Future! Brainerd Public Schools take pride in investing in our youngest learners and in preparing children and families for success in school. We have a variety of preschool options serving 2 ½- 5 year olds. Our preschool program prepares children to enter school by focusing learning around classroom routines and procedures, social and emotional development and academic development.
Why Parents Choose District Preschool Programs A Four Star Parent Aware Rated Program! Our preschool programs have earned a four-star rating from Minnesota’s Parent Aware- the highest rating possible! The Parent Aware rating system helps parents find preschools and childcare programs focused on high quality early learning and kindergarten readiness. Our Students: Children who attend our district preschool programs enter kindergarten with the skills they need to be successful students throughout their educational careers. Our Teachers: Highly qualified and experienced state licensed teachers.
Fees: Tuition fees are on a sliding fee scale based on family size and income, making preschool affordable for all. Please see registration form.
Our Curriculum: Research-based, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with the school district’s goals and Minnesota state learning standards. Our Families: Families are valued partners with the school in supporting their children’s learning.
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How to Contact Us School Readiness/ECFE…………………………………..218-454-5430 Early Childhood Screenings fax 218-454-5431 Main Office- Brainerd Learning Center 311 10th Ave NE Brainerd, MN 56401 KinderClub/Fun ’N’ Friends……………………....….….218-454-6956 Washington Educational Services Building 804 Oak Street Brainerd, MN 56401
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Help Your Child Thrive! What is Pre-K Plus? How To Register Preschool At A Glance Brainerd Learning Center Washington Educational Services Building Baxter Elementary The ECFE PTO is an organization designed to represent expectant parents Nisswa Elementary parents of children birth to Pre-K as Early Childhood Locations and citizens of the Brainerd School District Registration Forms and to strengthen and support families as they care for, and grow with, young Additional Pre-K Plus children. To join or learn more, call & Kinderclub Forms 454-5430.
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Help Your Child Thrive! Early Childhood Screening…..218-454-5430 Early Childhood Screening provides an opportunity for children and their parents to participate in a health and developmental screening. Minnesota state law requires that children be screened before beginning kindergarten and recommends that screening be completed at age three. Early identification of potential problems or concerns allows time for intervention during the critical formative years. Your child will be registered for kindergarten at the same time he or she is screened. For children that meet the criteria for Special Education, this appointment is optional.
Early Childhood Special Education…………….218-454-5522 Julie Domino, Coordinator Early Childhood Special Education is a Brainerd Public Schools program that provides early intervention and preschool special education to young children, age birth to kindergarten, who show developmental delay in the general areas of speech and language, large and fine motor skills, social and emotional behavior, cognitive and/or adaptive skills, or have vision or hearing losses. After a child receives a formal evaluation to identify specific needs, trained ECSE teachers and specialists will work with the parents and child to develop and reach his/her greatest potential. From birth to age three, these Special Education services are delivered to the child primarily in his/her home or child care center. From age three to Kindergarten, children receive these services at a variety of early childhood locations.
………....…………………….…....218-454-5534 Help Me Grow provides resources that help families better understand developmental milestones and discover if there may be concerns in certain areas of growth and development. Area service providers provide free early intervention referral services to assist families in finding and coordinating resources for their birth to three year old children. If you have concerns about your child’s development and think your child might need extra help to learn or if your child has significant medical or health issues, visit www.helpmegrowmn.org or call the local intake number above.
Find us on the Web: http://district.isd181.org/schools/early-childhood-education
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Looking for a full day experience? Brainerd Public Schools Community Education is proud to now offer Pre-K Plus, a unique new collaboration between KINDERCLUB EARLY-AGE CARE and SCHOOL READINESS PRESCHOOL.
Pre-K Plus provides students with a full day, high quality pre-kindergarten experience 4 days per week that meets the needs of busy families. Children will spend part of the day in KinderClub and the other part in a School Readiness classroom. You can be confident your child is receiving a high quality school readiness experience as well as the child care they need during the day without the hassle of finding transportation.
Pre-K Plus provides: ★
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Convenience for families. Before care opens at 6:30am and after care is available until 6:00pm. You have the option to add child care on Fridays and days when School Readiness is not in session by calling KinderClub at 218-454-6956. Aligned curriculum so children receive enhanced learning around social, emotional, and academic development during the daily schedule. Well trained staff that bring skills and knowledge that enhance each program.
-Pre-K Plus is available at Washington Educational Services Building and Nisswa Elementary. To sign up, complete your application (including the yellow KinderClub membership forms) and contact KinderClub at 218-454-6956 to schedule a membership intake appointment. -Space is limited and available first come, first served. -Pre-K Plus is available for self-toileting 4 year olds only. Children can enroll as soon as they turn 4. -Breakfast and Lunch are not included in the cost. Children may bring a cold lunch from home or purchase through ISD 181 Food Service. If you would like to purchase your child’s meals, call 218-454-6936. -Sliding fee scale, Pathway Scholarships, child care assistance and the free and reduced lunch application are available for qualifying families to cover the cost of this program. Review program options on the Washington and Nisswa pages of this packet.
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How To Register School Readiness & Pre-K Plus Registration Checklist ❏
$20 non-refundable processing fee ❏ Pages 12 to 16 from registration packet completed ❏ Current Immunization Records ❏ If applicable, Reduced Fee qualification papers (see budget page) ❏ Early Childhood Screening completed or appointment scheduled ❏ (Pre-K Plus ONLY) Fill out and return yellow KinderClub membership forms ALL documents must be turned in before a registration is accepted.
Am I in? YES! We will call you if your first choice is not available. If you receive a call you can choose to: ● Go on to the waitlist ● Choose another available class option ● Do both! We could call you if your first choice becomes available and make that switch.
Walk-in registration opens April 10, 2017 at 7:30am at the Brainerd Learning Center and is ongoing until classes are full. ● Processed on a first-come, first served basis ● Mail-in registrations accepted beginning April 18 (must call to schedule screening) Fees and Information Mid-August, families enrolled will receive a welcome letter from their classroom. Preschool classes begin Sept. 11 and go through the end of May, 2018. Preschool tuition is on a sliding fee scale based on family size and income, making preschool affordable for all. Additional scholarship opportunities are also available. (See registration form for details). Breakfast and Lunch are available at all locations. To set up your child’s Food Service account, to make payments, or to receive a Free and Reduced Meal application, contact your school secretary or the Food Service office at 218-454-6936. Transportation is not available at this time.
Looking for Kinderclub registration information? Call KinderClub directly at 218-454-6956 Page 5
Preschool At A Glance Age (as of 9/1/17)
Days offered
Mornings
Afternoons
Pre-K Plus
Brainerd Learning Center (4 classrooms) 2.5/3
T/Th
2.5/3
W/F
3
T/Th
3
MWF
4/5
. TWTH
4/5
MW
Full Day
4/5
T/Th
Full Day
Washington Educational Services Building (3 classrooms) 3/4/5
MWF
4/5
T/Th
4/5
MTWTh
4/5
MTWTh
Full Day
Baxter Elementary School (must be Kindergarten school; 2 classrooms) 3
T/Th
3/4/5
MWF
4/5
TWTh
4/5
MW
Full Day
4/5
T/Th
Full Day
Nisswa Elementary School (must be Kindergarten school; 1 classroom) 3/4/5
MTWTh
4/5
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Brainerd Learning Center The Brainerd Learning Center is home to many of our Early Childhood Programs, including ECFE, School Readiness and Early Childhood Screening. We are proud to provide learning opportunities for students from birth through Pre-K and their families. The main office is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 am-4:00 pm during the school year, and on a limited basis throughout the summer.
Brainerd Learning Center 311 10th Ave. NE Brainerd, MN 56401 218-454-5430
Before & After Care is available for students attending School Readiness at the Brainerd Learning Center for an additional fee on a first come basis (½ hr before class and 45 mins after class). Call the main office for more information on how to sign up.
2017-2018 Class Offerings Class #
Age (on 9/1/17)
Days
Times
LCTR3
3
T/Th
8:00-10:45am
LC3
3
MWF
8:00-10:45am
LCPM
4/5
T/W/Th
12:00-2:45pm
LCMW
4/5
MW
8:00am-2:45pm
LCTR4
4/5
T/Th
8:00am-2:45pm
ECFE+ is a 2 day/wk year-long class in which parents attend class with their child on the first day of each week. This class day will include a parent/child together time and parent discussion with a parent educator. On the second day, your child returns for their own class that requires no parent attendance. Limited sibling care is available during the parent/child day each week for an additional fee. Indicate your need for sibling care on your registration form.
ECFE+1
2.5/3
T/Th
8:30-10:30am
ECFE+2
2.5/3
WF
8:30-10:30am Page 7
Washington Educational Services Building A NEW OPPORTUNITY is available for families at WESB who are looking to enhance and enrich their child’s social, emotional and academic preparedness! Pre-K Plus allows students the opportunity to attend a Parent Aware rated School Readiness class for part of the day and the high quality KinderClub Early-Age care program for the other part of the day. Use Class # WBPLAM or WBPLPM when registering.
Washington Educational Services Building 804 Oak Street Brainerd, MN 56401 218-454-6900
Class #
Age (on 9/1/17)
Days
Times
WBMWF
3/4/5
MWF
8:00-10:45 am
WBAM
4/5
MTWTh
8:00-10:45 am
WBPM
4/5
MTWTh
12:00-2:45 pm
WBTR
4/5
T/Th
8:00 am-2:45 pm
WBPLAM
4/5
MTWTh
-School Readiness in the am -Kinderclub in the pm
WBPLPM
4/5
MTWTh
-Kinderclub in the am -School Readiness in the pm
Before Care starts as early as 6:30 am. After Care goes as late as 6:00 pm.
Looking for more info on KinderClub? Now in its second decade of serving families, KinderClub is a kindergarten prep early-age care program that provides children with an opportunity to play with a purpose. KinderClub is open 6:30am-6pm, Monday-Friday year round at WESB and Nisswa. Breakfast, lunch and snack are included in the fee. Please contact KinderClub at 218-454-6956 to schedule a membership intake appointment and complete your application for this program. Page 8
Baxter Elementary Baxter Elementary School hosts 2 Early Childhood classrooms in addition to Kindergarten-4th grade. This early learning opportunity is conveniently located within your child’s elementary school, allowing him/her to become immersed in this Blue Ribbon Baxter Elementary School Award winning school’s events 5546 Fairview Road and culture all while receiving Baxter, MN 56475 a high quality preschool 218-454-6400 experience. This is a wonderful way for your child to become acquainted with their Before & After Care not available at this location. Kindergarten school. 2017-2018 Class Offerings Class #
Age (on 9/1/17)
Days
Times
BXTR3
3
T/Th
8:00-10:45am
BXMWF
3/4/5
MWF
8:00-10:45am
BXPM
4/5
T/W/Th
12:00-2:45pm
BXMW
4/5
MW
8:00am-2:45pm
BXTR4
4/5
T/Th
8:00am-2:45pm
Breakfast and Lunch are available through ISD 181 Food Service. To set up your child’s Food Service account, to make payments, or to receive a Free and Reduced Meal application, contact your school secretary or the Food Service office at 218-454-6936. Transportation is not available at this time.
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Nisswa Elementary Nisswa Elementary School hosts an Early Childhood classroom in addition to Kindergarten-4th grade. This early learning opportunity is conveniently located within your child’s elementary school, allowing him/her to become immersed in a Blue Ribbon Award winning school’s events and culture all while receiving a high quality preschool experience.This is a wonderful way for your child to become acquainted with their Kindergarten school.
Nisswa Elementary School 5533 Lakers Lane Nisswa, MN 56468 218-961-2288
A NEW OPPORTUNITY is available for families at Nisswa who are looking to enhance and enrich their child’s social-emotional and academic preparedness! Pre-K Plus allows students the opportunity to attend a Parent Aware rated School Readiness class for part of the day and the high quality KinderClub early-age care program for the other part of the day. Use Class #NWPLAM or NWPLPM when registering. See page 4 for more details. Class #
Age (on 9/1/17)
Days
Times
NWAM
3/4/5
MTWTh
8:00-10:45 am
NWPM
4/5
MTWTh
12:00-2:45 pm
NWPLAM
4/5
MTWTh
School Readiness in the am KinderClub in the pm
NWPLPM
4/5
MTWTh
KinderClub in the am School Readiness in the pm
*Before Care starts as early as 6:30 am. After Care goes as late as 6:00 pm. *Please see page 8 for more information about KinderClub. Page 10
Early Childhood Locations
A Brainerd Learning Center 311 10th Ave NE, Brainerd 218-454-5430 (Main Office) B Washington Educational Services Building 804 Oak St, Brainerd C Baxter Elementary School 5546 Fairview Rd, Baxter D Nisswa Elementary School 5533 Lakers Lane, Nisswa Page 11
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Brainerd Public Schools Preschool Registration Form 2017-2018 Minnesota Department of Education/ Early Education Student/Preschool
PLEASE PRINT * Required element * Child’s Name: last ____________________________ first ________________________ middle___________ * Child’s Date of Birth: (mm/dd/yyyy)_____________________ * Gender: M F Primary Language: __________________ Is your family currently homeless? Yes No * Has your child had an early childhood screening?(If No, appt. required ) Yes ___ No ___ *Is your child receiving Special Education Services? Yes___ No___ If YES, please stop and contact our office to determine whether this application is needed * Parent Name: last ________________________________________ first _________________________ Parent date of birth: (mm/dd/yyyy) ____________________ # of people in household last year? ________ Parent highest level of school completed (circle only one) a. 8th grade or less b. Some high school c. High School diploma/GED d. Some college or trade school beyond high school e. Associate Degree f. Bachelor’s Degree h. Master’s Degree g. Graduate or professional school degree
Parent current job status (circle only one) a. Employed 25 hours or more per week b. Employed less than 25 hours per week c. Unemployed, seeking employment d. Not employed, not seeking employment
Your household’s total yearly income, before taxes (circle only one) a. Under $10,000 b. $10,00 to $19,000 c. $20,000 to $29,000 d. $30,000 to $39,000 e. $40,000 to $49,000
f. $50,000 to $74,999
g. $75,000 or more
The racial/ethnic background of your child(ren) (mark only one) a.White b.Black/ African/African American c.Hispanic or Latino d.Asian e.Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander f.American Indian/Alaskan Native g.Other, single race h.Other, two or more races
Address: _____________________________________________City/State/Zip______________________ * Phones: _____________________________________ *Email:_________________________________ Child lives with: Both parents same home ____ Both parents different homes____ Mother only ____ Father only ____ *
Other (explain) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Who has legal custody of child?(Please provide legal court custody paperwork)________________________________
REGISTRATION ~ ALL REQUIRED ELEMENTS * 1st choice class # _________________ Location: _________________________ Day/Time: ___________ * 2nd choice class# _________________ Location: _________________________ Day/Time: ___________ Other requests or special needs we should be aware of?___________________________________________ I am looking for more information about before/after care. (circle site) BLC WESB Nisswa Yes, I need sibling care during the ECFE PLUS program (pay in full prior to class start date in Sept) Child’s name: _____________________________ Date of birth ________________ Child’s name: _____________________________ Date of birth ________________
cost: $132/year cost: $132/year
================================================================================ * Amount enclosed: _________________(Nonrefundable $20 processing fee) Payment type: __ check payable to ISD 181 __ cash __ Credit Card-card # ___________________________________ Print name as it appears on the card: ________________________________________ Expiration Date: ____/_____ No confirmation calls will be made unless we were unable to accommodate your first choice. Call 454-5430 with questions. Return completed FORMS & payment to: Preschool Program, Brainerd Learning Center, 311 10th Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401
OFFICE USE ONLY Fee Status: 01 (paying fee in full) 02 (paying reduced fee) 03 (paying no fee) PW 1 PW2 ___ Immunizations ___ $20 Processing Fee ___ Payment plan ___ proof of income ___ ECS Scheduled: _______
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EMERGENCY INFORMATION RECORD Mother’s name _______________________________________home phone ___________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________________ Work phone____________________ cell phone ____________________ Email_________________________ Preferred way of contact (circle one) phone email Place of work __________________________________ Father’s name _______________________________________home phone ___________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________________ Work phone____________________ cell phone ____________________ Email_________________________ Preferred way of contact (circle one) phone email Place of work __________________________________ Emergency Contacts- other than those living with student 1.
______________________________ ______________ _____________ _______________________ Name Relationship Phone Other Phone Address_______________________________ City,State, Zip___________________________________
2.
______________________________ ______________ _____________ _______________________ Name Relationship Phone Other Phone Address_______________________________ City,State, Zip___________________________________
Person/s allowed to pick up child (other than parents) 1. Name_________________________________________ Phone_______________________ Relationship_______________ 2. Name_________________________________________ Phone_______________________ Relationship_______________ Please list any adults that are NOT ALLOWED to visit or pick up your child. (If legal parent, official paperwork needed) 1. Name___________________________________________ Relationship_________________________ 2. Name___________________________________________ Relationship_________________________ Daycare Provider__________________________________ Phone____________________________________ Student’s Physician _______________________________ Phone____________________________________ Student’s Dentist ________________________________ Phone ____________________________________ Does your child have any medical concerns that the school should be aware of? Yes No If yes, what?__________________________________________________________________________ Is your child taking any medication? Yes No If yes, what medication?________________________________________________________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sibling _____________________ Birthdate_________, Sibling _____________________ Birthdate_________ Sibling _____________________ Birthdate_________, Sibling _____________________ Birthdate_________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Opt out Photo/Video Guidelines Parents who want to opt out of pictures/videos for their child can access this form on the district’s website at www.isd181.org under “For Parents”, “Photo Guidelines (opt out). Please fill this out and submit to the program secretary at Brainerd Learning Center (454-5430).
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ISD#181 Preschool Program Payment Plan
Date____________________ Class____________________
Child’s Name _________________________ Parent(s) Name____________________________ To calculate your fee: 1. Locate family size 2. Locate your annual income before taxes 3. Determine which category (A,B,C,D) 4. Find the class and number of days per week 5. Match the correct category for corresponding rate.
* According to family size & income our household is CATEGORY _________ **I am in CATEGORY A or B but would like to find out about additional scholarship opportunities__________ Examples of proof of income to submit for reduced fee qualifications, Categories A-B: *2016 Income Tax *Free/Reduced Lunch *SNAP or MFIP participation *3 months of current pay stubs *Foster Child
A non-refundable processing fee of $20 must be included with registration. Payment verification and first month’s payment will be due before your child can begin class. Further paperwork for a reduced fee will be required in the fall. Page 14
Payment Plan Policies -Proof of income is required with submission of plan for the payment scale categorizes A-B. -Monthly payments are due by the 15th of every month. Final bill payments MUST be zeroed out before the end of the school year. Bills will be sent home in your child’s backpack as a reminder. -Lack of payment is subject to withdrawal from the program. -Any fees paid in full will be considered for refund with approval of the Director unless otherwise noted in the handbook. Failure to attend classes will not be considered a reason for refund. -If your proof of income does not represent your current income other documentation will need to be provided. (Example: a change of wage or loss of employment statement from your employer on company letterhead) -No changes to payment plan will be accepted after March 1 of that school year. -Early registration privileges (March) will only be provided to families who are current on their bills. I certify that this information provided on the payment plan is true and correct. I understand that school officials may verify the information and that deliberate misrepresentation may subject me to prosecution under applicable laws. I will notify the school immediately if financial situation changes. I agree to the payment plan above and will contact the Learning Center to discuss if a revised plan is needed. Signature______________________________________________ Date________________
================================================================== My family is interested in using automatic withdraw for monthly tuition payments: Yes__ No__ If yes, please fill-in the following authorization info.
Authorization For Automatic Withdraw--Brainerd ECFE I authorize and request Brainerd Public Schools Early Childhood Family Education program to withdraw agreed upon amount listed on payment plan for the current school year. I authorize this withdrawal to occur on the 15th of every month or the closest Monday if the 15th is over a weekend. I understand I may terminate this agreement at any time by contacting the program office at 218-454-5430. I agree to notify the ECFE office as soon as possible if my credit card information changes. Child’s Name___________________________________ Parent’s Name______________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________________________________ Signature__________________________________________________
Date__________________
Credit Card information will be finalized in August/September when completing your payment plan. ================================Office use only==================================== Full payment in Aug/Sept. (10% discount) ___________ ½ in Sept, ½ in Feb (5% discount)________________ Monthly payments
_________________________
Requesting Scholarship___________________________
Plan Notes:________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________
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Brainerd Public Schools- School Readiness Income and Risk Factor Eligibility Worksheet School Readiness is a public school program available to Minnesota children, age 3 years to kindergarten enrollment who meet certain eligibility requirements. Any of the following factors influence eligibility: age, family income, being an English language learner or having an Individualized Education Program. The purpose of this (and other) program questionnaires is to provide information for program eligibility and provide data for required reports to Mn Dept of Ed. All questionnaires and surveys are completely confidential and voluntary. All data is submitted in cumulative reporting only.
Form completed by __________________________________________Date __________________________ Income for 2016: ___________________ Line 37 from FORM 1040 Federal Tax Form *** Please indicate the combined income of all adults in the household. Who is the primary caregiver in helping to raise the child? Check all that apply. ____Mother ____Father ____Grandparent ____Foster Parent ____ Mother
____ Father
____Other: ___________
absent from family. (Check both if applicable.)
How many people live in your household? ____ Adults
____ Children
Age of mother at birth of first child. ____ Under age of 20
_____ 20-40 years old
____ Over age of 40
Applicant child did not go home with mother following birth due to low apgar score, trouble breathing, infant distress or other. ____ Yes____ No Please check all the services that you are eligible for and/or currently receiving/participating in. ____ MFIP ____ Free/Reduced Lunches ____ WIC ____ Subsidized Child Care ____ Food Shelf ____ Other: ______________ Does your child speak English Fluently? ____ Yes ____ No IF No, Child’s first language is: _________________________ Has your child completed Early Childhood Screening? ____ Yes If YES, does he/she need to be re-screened? ____ Yes Was there a referral made or recommended? ____ Yes
____ No ____ No ____ No
Referred to our School Readiness program by (check any that apply) ____Early Childhood Screening ____ Head Start ____ Special Education ____ Child care ____ Adult Basic Education ____Other: __________________ Please check all situations your child may have experienced within the last year: ____ Moved to a new home ____ Changed residence 2 or more times in past year ____ Death of a parent/sibling
____ New brother or sister
____ Chronic illness of applicant child ____ Parent has lost job
____ Chronic illness of family member
____ Chemical abuse concerns/issues
____ Parents divorced
____ Applicant child qualifies for special education
____ Child evaluated for special education but did not qualify ____ Family is or recently has been homeless ____ Other: __________________
____ Sibling qualified for special education
____ Incarceration of family member
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