Agenda:
1 - We will recognize Orange Shirt Day on Monday - you can wear a shirt, pants, socks, etc with orange on it. You don't have to go and buy a new shirt.
2- Math is due Monday - Triangles booklet page 41 is due Monday.
3 - Music - if you choose to, you can work on the independent research that Mr. O'Reilly sent home yesterday.
Highlights
What did you experience today?
We experienced a point-to-point map exercise.
How did you show what you learned?
We went to Nose Hill (again) and tried to locate all the controllers indicated on the map.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to remember that maps can be 'tricky' to follow sometimes.
Friday 28 September 2018
Thursday 27 September 2018
Agenda:
Fresh Air Friday - Last SOGO day
Come prepared! We will head to Nose Hill again. Dress in layers. Please bring a small backpack so you can carry a small snack, your water bottle and extra clothes (gloves, hat, warm layer, extra socks, etc) if you need them.
1 - Read 20 - 30 minutes everyday - this includes reading to self, reading to others and listening to reading.
2 -Mark Your Calendars - Our Terry Fox Run has been moved to Oct. 5th due to our residency with SOGO this week.
Sept 24 - 28
Our SOGO Residency is a Running and Orienteering Residency.
http://www.sogoadventurerunning.com/
2 -Mark Your Calendars - Our Terry Fox Run has been moved to Oct. 5th due to our residency with SOGO this week.
Sept 24 - 28
Our SOGO Residency is a Running and Orienteering Residency.
http://www.sogoadventurerunning.com/
Thank you to all the Volunteers that have made this residency such a success!!!
3 - We will recognize Orange Shirt Day on Monday - you can wear a shirt, pants, socks, etc with orange on it. You don't have to go and buy a new shirt.
4- Math is due Monday - Triangles booklet page 41 is due Monday
5 - Find out what fish tank supplies you might have at home that you would be willing to give to our classroom for the year. We are being gifted a dozen Mollies from Emma's family.
6 - Music - if you choose to, you can work on the independent research that Mr. O'Reilly sent home today.
4- Math is due Monday - Triangles booklet page 41 is due Monday
5 - Find out what fish tank supplies you might have at home that you would be willing to give to our classroom for the year. We are being gifted a dozen Mollies from Emma's family.
6 - Music - if you choose to, you can work on the independent research that Mr. O'Reilly sent home today.
Wednesday 26 September 2018
September 26th, 2018.
Agenda:
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about four different types of triangles.
How did you show what you learned?
We drew triangles and then looked at the attributes that were specific to each one.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to remember this alphabetical 'trick' - E - quilateral, I - sosceles, S - calene.
1. ****Mark Your Calendars - Our Terry Fox Run has been moved to Oct. 5th due to our residency with SOGO next week. We will be collecting donations - TOONIES FOR TERRY - all next week!
2. Sept 24 - 28:
Our SOGO Residency is a Running and Orienteering Residency.
Each day, Please come dressed to be outside for this program and ready to Run and Explore. We will be with the program leader for about 45 minutes each day.
Thank you VOLUNTEERS!
3. Spelling exercises AND Edit Phunn! (see below) due tomorrow.
What did you learn today?
We learned about four different types of triangles.
How did you show what you learned?
We drew triangles and then looked at the attributes that were specific to each one.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to remember this alphabetical 'trick' - E - quilateral, I - sosceles, S - calene.
it iss now a quiet national historic site, but central high school in
little rock, arkansaw, was'nt always such a queit place. in 1957, the school
first open’d it's doors to black students. when nine black students (called
"The Little Rock Nine) entered Central High that Septembr, police and U.S
Army troops were on hand to ensure the students saefty. The following may, ernest
Green became the first black person to graduating from Little Rocks central
High.
Tuesday 25 September 2018
September 25th, 2018.
Agenda:
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned some mathematical symbols for parallel and equivalent (side lengths).
How did you show what you learned?
We filled in our IMJ - with the topic of 'Quadrilaterals'.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to be sure that we use and understand the symbols for 'Quick Draw'.
1. ****Mark Your Calendars - Our Terry Fox Run has been moved to Oct. 5th due to our residency with SOGO next week.
2. Sept 24 - 28:
Our SOGO Residency is a Running and Orienteering Residency.
Each day, Please come dressed to be outside for this program and ready to Run and Explore. We will be with the program leader for about 45 minutes each day. On Thursday and Friday, we will be heading off site to the Nose Hill area. If you are able to join us one of those days, please let Mr. Pedenko or Mrs. Saunders know.
Thank you!
3. Spelling exercises AND Edit Phunn! due Thursday.
4. Math booklet (3D shapes) - due today.
What did you learn today?
We learned some mathematical symbols for parallel and equivalent (side lengths).
How did you show what you learned?
We filled in our IMJ - with the topic of 'Quadrilaterals'.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to be sure that we use and understand the symbols for 'Quick Draw'.
Monday 24 September 2018
September 24th, 2018.
Agenda:
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to achieve our 'personal best'.
How did you show what you learned?
We participated in SOGO adventure running.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to look to see what it was that made us achieve that personal best.
1. ****Mark Your Calendars - Our Terry Fox Run has been moved to Oct. 5th due to our residency with SOGO next week.
2. Sept 24 - 28:
Our SOGO Residency is a Running and Orienteering Residency.
Each day, Please come dressed to be outside for this program and ready to Run and Explore. We will be with the program leader for about 45 minutes each day. On Thursday and Friday, we will be heading off site to the Nose Hill area. If you are able to join us one of those days, please let Mr. Pedenko or Mrs. Saunders know.
Thank you!
3. Spelling exercises due Thursday.
4. Math booklet (3D shapes) - please finish the last 2 pages for tomorrow.
What did you learn today?
We learned how to achieve our 'personal best'.
How did you show what you learned?
We participated in SOGO adventure running.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to look to see what it was that made us achieve that personal best.
Friday 21 September 2018
September 21st, 2018.
Thanks for joining us for our first parent teacher conference!
Agenda:
****Mark Your Calendars - Our Terry Fox Run has been moved to Oct. 5th due to our residency with SOGO next week.
Sept 24 - 28
Our SOGO Residency is a Running and Orienteering Residency.
Each day, Please come dressed to be outside for this program and ready to Run and Explore. We will be with the program leader for about 45 minutes each day. On Thursday and Friday, we will be heading off site to the Nose Hill area. If you are able to join us one of those days, please let Mr. Pedenko or Mrs. Saunders know.
Thank you!
Thursday 20 September 2018
September 20th, 2018.
Agenda:
1. Parent - Teacher Conferences this eve and tomorrow - no school tomorrow! Please bring your 'Parent Viewpoint' + goals to the conference. See you back at school on Monday!
2. We watched a disturbing video (and had a discussion) about street drugs at the Police Interpretive Centre. If you would like to view this video again, here is the link:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/fentanyl-conference-calgary-police-drug-deaths-1.3808239
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to 'solve' a crime based on many pieces of evidence.
How did you show what you learned?
We visited the Police Interpretive Centre and solved a crime.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to be able to draw deductions from future evidence.
1. Parent - Teacher Conferences this eve and tomorrow - no school tomorrow! Please bring your 'Parent Viewpoint' + goals to the conference. See you back at school on Monday!
2. We watched a disturbing video (and had a discussion) about street drugs at the Police Interpretive Centre. If you would like to view this video again, here is the link:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/fentanyl-conference-calgary-police-drug-deaths-1.3808239
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to 'solve' a crime based on many pieces of evidence.
How did you show what you learned?
We visited the Police Interpretive Centre and solved a crime.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to be able to draw deductions from future evidence.
Wednesday 19 September 2018
September 19th, 2018
Agenda:
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about first, second, and third person - in creative writing.
How did you show what you learned?
We practiced writing with Mr. O'Reilly.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to understand when or when not to use any of the three types.
1 - Tomorrow is our Field Trip. Please remember you need to bring a litterless and microwavable free lunch. Also, bring your snacks. A waterbottle which you can refill at the Youthlink facility. No pens are allowed at the center, only Pencils.
If you would like to complete the Pre-Survey for our field trip tomorrow you can visit the link at -https://youthlinkcgy.polldaddy.com/s/pre-survey-2018-2019
This is an OPTIONAL activity! Only if you want to and/or have time to complete it.
Mr. V. Pedenko or Mrs. M. Saunders - choose your teacher
Dr. EW Coffin - is your school
If you need to see that parent letter sent home with the permission form - it is at this link:
http://youthlinkcalgary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2a.-Info-Letter-to-Parents.pdf
http://youthlinkcalgary.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2a.-Info-Letter-to-Parents.pdf
What did you learn today?
We learned about first, second, and third person - in creative writing.
How did you show what you learned?
We practiced writing with Mr. O'Reilly.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to understand when or when not to use any of the three types.
Tuesday 18 September 2018
September 18th, 2018.
Agenda:
1. Spelling Exercises and Edit Phunn! due tomorrow - as we have a field trip on Thursday.
2. ***Please fill out and bring your 'Parent Viewpoint' and Student Goals sheet to our Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday or Friday.
3. We will be going to the Police Interpretive Centre this Thursday, September 20th.
4. Book Fair - this Thursday (after school) and Friday during P/T conferences.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We began to learn how to edit a piece of writing.
How did you show what you learned?
We started our first Edit Phunn! of the year.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn how to make sure a piece of writing 'sounds OK' and 'looks OK'.
1. Spelling Exercises and Edit Phunn! due tomorrow - as we have a field trip on Thursday.
2. ***Please fill out and bring your 'Parent Viewpoint' and Student Goals sheet to our Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday or Friday.
3. We will be going to the Police Interpretive Centre this Thursday, September 20th.
4. Book Fair - this Thursday (after school) and Friday during P/T conferences.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We began to learn how to edit a piece of writing.
How did you show what you learned?
We started our first Edit Phunn! of the year.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn how to make sure a piece of writing 'sounds OK' and 'looks OK'.
Monday 17 September 2018
September 17th, 2018.
Agenda:
1. Social Studies - Canada map due tomorrow/Tuesday. Please think about which society (1, 2, or 3) you'd like to live in and why.
2. Please fill out and bring your 'Parent Viewpoint' and Student Goals sheet to our Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday or Friday.
3. We will be going to the Police Interpretive Centre this Thursday, September 20th.
4. Book Fair - this Thursday (after school) and Friday during P/T conferences.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We began to develop some interesting math vocabulary.
How did you show what you learned?
We completed our first 'Quick Draw'.
What do you need to learn next?
We will continue to develop this vocabulary throughout the year.
1. Social Studies - Canada map due tomorrow/Tuesday. Please think about which society (1, 2, or 3) you'd like to live in and why.
2. Please fill out and bring your 'Parent Viewpoint' and Student Goals sheet to our Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday or Friday.
3. We will be going to the Police Interpretive Centre this Thursday, September 20th.
4. Book Fair - this Thursday (after school) and Friday during P/T conferences.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We began to develop some interesting math vocabulary.
How did you show what you learned?
We completed our first 'Quick Draw'.
What do you need to learn next?
We will continue to develop this vocabulary throughout the year.
Friday 14 September 2018
A Chilly FAF!!
Agenda:
1 - Field trip to the Police Interpretive Center is on Thursday Sept. 20th. Please read both parents letters and sign in all the required spots. Please return these by Friday Sept. 14th/tomorrow.
2 - Mark your calendars - Terry Fox run is Friday Sept. 28th.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We applied our 'Nature Filter' in Whispering Woods.
How did you show what you learned?
We used our senses to help craft our sensory writing.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to include our sensory writing in our Time Capsules.
1 - Field trip to the Police Interpretive Center is on Thursday Sept. 20th. Please read both parents letters and sign in all the required spots. Please return these by Friday Sept. 14th/tomorrow.
2 - Mark your calendars - Terry Fox run is Friday Sept. 28th.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We applied our 'Nature Filter' in Whispering Woods.
How did you show what you learned?
We used our senses to help craft our sensory writing.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to include our sensory writing in our Time Capsules.
Thursday 13 September 2018
September 13th, 2018.
Agenda:
1 - Field trip to the Police Interpretive Center is on Thursday Sept. 20th. Please read both parents letters and sign in all the required spots. Please return these by Friday Sept. 14th/tomorrow.
2 - Annual Welcome Back BBQ will this evening, Sept 13th - 5pm - 7pm.
3 - Mark your calendars - Terry Fox run is Friday Sept. 28th.
4- Tomorrow is FAF - please DRESS APPROPRIATELY for the weather.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We identified our OWN fingerprints.
How did you show what you learned?
We used tape and pencil to lift our fingerprints.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn how some fingerprints are a mix of two (or more) types.
1 - Field trip to the Police Interpretive Center is on Thursday Sept. 20th. Please read both parents letters and sign in all the required spots. Please return these by Friday Sept. 14th/tomorrow.
2 - Annual Welcome Back BBQ will this evening, Sept 13th - 5pm - 7pm.
3 - Mark your calendars - Terry Fox run is Friday Sept. 28th.
4- Tomorrow is FAF - please DRESS APPROPRIATELY for the weather.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We identified our OWN fingerprints.
How did you show what you learned?
We used tape and pencil to lift our fingerprints.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn how some fingerprints are a mix of two (or more) types.
Wednesday 12 September 2018
September 12th, 2018.
Agenda:
1 - Field trip to the Police Interpretive Center is on Thursday Sept. 20th - Forms went home yesterday. Please read both parents letters and sign in all the required spots. Please return these by Friday Sept. 14th.
2 - Annual Welcome Back BBQ will be on Thursday Sept 13th - 5pm - 7pm. ***There are still many volunteer spots that need to be filled to make this event a success. If you are able to commit to one of the tasks and /or shifts, please email Saya at sayantani.sanyal@gmail.com, or text at 403-889-9945.
3 - SCIENCE - fingerprint homework - due tomorrow/Thursday.
4 - Mark your calendars - Terry Fox run is Friday Sept. 28th.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the types of fingerprints.
How did you show what you learned?
We watched a video and took some notes about them.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to determine what kinds of fingerprints we have.
1 - Field trip to the Police Interpretive Center is on Thursday Sept. 20th - Forms went home yesterday. Please read both parents letters and sign in all the required spots. Please return these by Friday Sept. 14th.
2 - Annual Welcome Back BBQ will be on Thursday Sept 13th - 5pm - 7pm. ***There are still many volunteer spots that need to be filled to make this event a success. If you are able to commit to one of the tasks and /or shifts, please email Saya at sayantani.sanyal@gmail.com, or text at 403-889-9945.
3 - SCIENCE - fingerprint homework - due tomorrow/Thursday.
4 - Mark your calendars - Terry Fox run is Friday Sept. 28th.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the types of fingerprints.
How did you show what you learned?
We watched a video and took some notes about them.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to determine what kinds of fingerprints we have.
Tuesday 11 September 2018
September 11th, 2018.
Agenda:
1 - Field trip to the Police Interpretive Center is on Thursday Sept. 20th - Forms came home today. Please read both parents letters and sign in all the required spots. Please return these by Friday Sept. 14th.
2 - Annual Welcome Back BBQ will be on Thursday Sept 13th - 5pm - 7pm - notices are due by Wednesday
3 - Back to School Package. It is full of information and different colored forms. Please read all materials and return forms that need to be signed by Tues. Sept. 11th. Thank you.
4 - Mark your calendars - Terry Fox run is Friday Sept. 28th
2 - Annual Welcome Back BBQ will be on Thursday Sept 13th - 5pm - 7pm - notices are due by Wednesday
3 - Back to School Package. It is full of information and different colored forms. Please read all materials and return forms that need to be signed by Tues. Sept. 11th. Thank you.
4 - Mark your calendars - Terry Fox run is Friday Sept. 28th
Run Club is back! Starting this Wednesday, September 12th Mrs. Saunders and Mrs. Armour and any students between grade 1 - 6 are welcome to sign up. We will be running every Wednesday around the "Terry Fox loop" (one km). We will try and increase our stamina each week to get ready for the Terry Fox whole school run on Friday, September 28th. We will meet between 12:00-12:10 at the picnic tables with our lunches (time to go to the washroom and get a drink) to sign in and start running. We will eat together AFTER we run. We will stop running by 12:40 to make sure everyone has a chance to eat and cool down before the bell. Recording our laps will be a fun motivator to see how far we can run altogether.
Let's go run!
Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned that Pentominoes are 12 different shapes and each piece is made of 5 squares.
How did you show what you learned?
We learned about pentominoes in our book Chasing Vermeer and some of us started to explore with making rectangles.
What do you need to learn next?
We want to see how many rectangles we are able to make using different numbers of pentominoes.
Monday 10 September 2018
September 10th, 2018.
Agenda:
1. Run Club is back! Starting this Wednesday, September 12th Mrs. Saunders and Mrs. Armour and any students between grade 1 - 6 are welcome to sign up. We will be running every Wednesday around the "Terry Fox loop" (one km). We will try and increase our stamina each week to get ready for the Terry Fox whole school run on Friday, September 28th. We will meet between 12:00-12:10 at the picnic tables with our lunches (time to go to the washroom and get a drink) to sign in and start running. We will eat together AFTER we run. We will stop running by 12:40 to make sure everyone has a chance to eat and cool down before the bell. Recording our laps will be a fun motivator to see how far we can run altogether.
2. Please return the 'Welcome Back BBQ' form and/or School Forms package ASAP, if you have not already done so.
3. Find at least 10 (ten) shapes/polygons at home - fill in the chart.
4. Be sure to have a novel in your desk to enjoy on a daily basis.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about sources of bias.
How did you show what you learned?
We discussed many of the common sources and wrote them down in science.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to understand that being objective is critical if you are a police officer.
1. Run Club is back! Starting this Wednesday, September 12th Mrs. Saunders and Mrs. Armour and any students between grade 1 - 6 are welcome to sign up. We will be running every Wednesday around the "Terry Fox loop" (one km). We will try and increase our stamina each week to get ready for the Terry Fox whole school run on Friday, September 28th. We will meet between 12:00-12:10 at the picnic tables with our lunches (time to go to the washroom and get a drink) to sign in and start running. We will eat together AFTER we run. We will stop running by 12:40 to make sure everyone has a chance to eat and cool down before the bell. Recording our laps will be a fun motivator to see how far we can run altogether.
2. Please return the 'Welcome Back BBQ' form and/or School Forms package ASAP, if you have not already done so.
3. Find at least 10 (ten) shapes/polygons at home - fill in the chart.
4. Be sure to have a novel in your desk to enjoy on a daily basis.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about sources of bias.
How did you show what you learned?
We discussed many of the common sources and wrote them down in science.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to understand that being objective is critical if you are a police officer.
Friday 7 September 2018
A Sunny and Hot FAF!!!
Agenda:
1 - Field trip to the Police Interpretive Center is on Thursday Sept. 20th - please email Mr. P. if you would like to volunteer.
What did you learn today?
We learned that natural tree cover helps prey elude predators.
How did you show what you learned?
We played the game 'Cougar vs. Deer' in Whispering Woods.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to appreciate how animals use their surroundings to survive.
1 - Field trip to the Police Interpretive Center is on Thursday Sept. 20th - please email Mr. P. if you would like to volunteer.
2 - Annual Welcome Back BBQ will be on Thursday Sept 13th - 5pm - 7pm - please return bottom half of the notice.
****3 - Back to School Package went home yesterday. It is full of information and different coloured forms. Please read all materials and return forms that need to signed by Tues. Sept. 11th. Thank you.
4. Please bring a BINDER to school. We have a few that we can reuse from last year if you do not have one.
HighlightsWhat did you learn today?
We learned that natural tree cover helps prey elude predators.
How did you show what you learned?
We played the game 'Cougar vs. Deer' in Whispering Woods.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to appreciate how animals use their surroundings to survive.
Thursday 6 September 2018
September 6th, 2018.
Agenda:
1 - Fresh Air Friday #1 tomorrow!!! - we will be outside and working in Whispering Woods. Please come dressed for the weather and have proper outdoor footwear.
2 - Field trip to the Police Interpretive Center is on Thursday Sept. 20th - please email Mr. P. if you would like to volunteer.
3 - Annual Welcome Back BBQ will be on Thursday Sept 13th - 5pm - 7pm - notices will be sent home today.
2 - Field trip to the Police Interpretive Center is on Thursday Sept. 20th - please email Mr. P. if you would like to volunteer.
3 - Annual Welcome Back BBQ will be on Thursday Sept 13th - 5pm - 7pm - notices will be sent home today.
****4 - Back to School Package is coming home today. It is full of information and different coloured forms. Please read all materials and return forms that need to signed by Tues. Sept. 11th. Thank you.
Highlights:
What did you learn today?
We learned about bias in science today.
How did you show what you learned?
We looked at 2 riddles and a picture of a bus and used these to think about our opinions on a topic.
What do you need to learn next?
We will observe images of people to have conversations about our own bias'
Wednesday 5 September 2018
September 5th, 2018.
Agenda:
1. Welcome Back BBQ - next Thursday, September 13th (5-7:00pm). Please fill out the form on the letter going home today (please return only ONE (1) form per family).
***2. Front Door and Dismissal: We are working hard to establish routines with our students. One routine we could use parent help with is our dismissal routine of students going out their classroom’s assigned door. This is the door that we also enter the school when we come to school. If parents are meeting students at the end of the day, we ask that parents meet students outside their dismissal door or establish a meeting spot somewhere outside. We are hoping our main door will become a door used only when parents are picking students up for appointments or when they have business in the office. Thank you for your help establishing this new routine with our students.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that you have to be very observant when looking at a crime scene.
How did you show what you learned?
We watched a video that made us focus on one particular thing, while we 'missed' other things.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to continue learning the basics of 'Evidence and Investigation' before our trip to the Police Interpretive Centre (September 20th).
1. Welcome Back BBQ - next Thursday, September 13th (5-7:00pm). Please fill out the form on the letter going home today (please return only ONE (1) form per family).
***2. Front Door and Dismissal: We are working hard to establish routines with our students. One routine we could use parent help with is our dismissal routine of students going out their classroom’s assigned door. This is the door that we also enter the school when we come to school. If parents are meeting students at the end of the day, we ask that parents meet students outside their dismissal door or establish a meeting spot somewhere outside. We are hoping our main door will become a door used only when parents are picking students up for appointments or when they have business in the office. Thank you for your help establishing this new routine with our students.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that you have to be very observant when looking at a crime scene.
How did you show what you learned?
We watched a video that made us focus on one particular thing, while we 'missed' other things.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to continue learning the basics of 'Evidence and Investigation' before our trip to the Police Interpretive Centre (September 20th).
Tuesday 4 September 2018
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!
Agenda:
1. Come to school ready to learn.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to make 'name glyphs'.
How did you show what you learned?
We followed the directions on the instruction sheet.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to try and remember everyone else's names.
1. Come to school ready to learn.
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how to make 'name glyphs'.
How did you show what you learned?
We followed the directions on the instruction sheet.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to try and remember everyone else's names.
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