CULVER CURRENTS in print
MARCH 2011 | FREE • Vol 1 No 2 • published by the Culver City Unified School District
During these difficult budget times, it is important to “remember the reasons why CCUSD has been able to maintain excellence.” SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE page 2
ROP prepares students for real-life careers GOLDEN ARTISTS – Award-winning artists from Culver City High School’s Academy of Visual and Performing Arts celebrate their achievements. Pictured are (from left) Anisa Khanmohamed, Azalie Welsh, Carmen Jovel, Benjamin Mullen, Ahin Ju, Principal page 3 Pam Magee, Elizabeth Bolas, Morris Ellis, Lara Evans, Nicholas Apodaca, Simone Miller, and Tamara Mosher. CULVER CITY HIGH SCHOOL | BY KRISTINE HATANAKA “Through the Eyes AVPA Artists Are Golden of A Child” Three Culver City High School students brought home held from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, at The Armory page 8 the gold as part of the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, a Center for the Arts, 145 N. Raymond Street in Pasadena, nationwide arts competition open to all high school students. where the winners of the Regional Scholastic Arts Awards Seniors Lara Evans and Benjamin Mullen, recently earned competition will be recognized for their achievements. All “Gold Key” awards, the highest level of achievement, for the “Gold Key” award recipients from CCHS’ Academy of their individual art pieces in visual art; and junior Azalie Visual and Performing Arts will have theirartwork displayed Culver Park students Welsh brought home a “Gold Key” award for her collection in the galleries at The Armory, and the exhibition will run of original poems. through May 1 in the Mezzanine Gallery. All three students are part of CCHS’ Academy of Visual AVPA’s Co-Executive Director, Kristine Hatanaka, focus on charity and Performing Arts (AVPA) and will continue on to who also runs AVPA’s Visual Art Department, said, “Art compete in the Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards national competitions like these are highly competitive. Scholastic page 9 adjudication in New York City where they will have the Art and Writing Awards is one of the most competitive opportunity to scholarships and other awards. because it includes all schools in the entire Southern Additionally, CCHS students Elizabeth Bolas, Anisa California region. If a student achieves a Gold Key, they are Khanmohamed, Simone Miller, and Tamara Mosher competing with students all across the nation.” CCEF kicks off 2011 earned “Silver Key” awards for individual art pieces in “I’m always proud of the exceptional talent and creativity photography, painting, and sculpture. Nicholas Apodaca, of my art students. It’s very gratifying for me to see them Morris Ellis, Carmen Jovel, Ahin Ju, and Tamara Mosher receive the recognition of a national competition like this with new projects earned Honorable Mention for their artwork. one. I always encourage my students to take every The Scholastic Art Awards ceremony and exhibition will be page 15 (continued on Page 14) SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE | BY PATRICIA JAFFE, INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT Budget Update ... In January, denial of permits and the elimination of a budget based on the assumption the tirelessly to pass Measure EE Parcel Tax, Governor Brown the redevelopment agency funds. If the tax measure will fail. To that end, school so that we could retain personnel and released a proposed tax extension measure passes, CCUSD’s districts are required to provide preliminary programs. Our incredible community, budget for the 2011- projected deficit for 2011-2012 is layoff notices to certificated employees Culver City Education Foundation, PTAs, 2012 school year. $689,925. by March 15 and final notices by May 15. Booster Clubs, community business The plan addresses Classified employees must be given a 45 partners, community organizations, and the $25.4 billion If the tax extension measure is rejected day notice. In order to meet the March 15 parents, support us in so many ways. These California State by the voters, the State would need to deadline, the CCUSD Board of Education people and organizations work tirelessly for budget gap with cut an additional $9 billion—resulting has been meeting to identify how to address our students and our employees. spending cuts and tax extensions. The tax in deeper cuts to education. The funding the projected deficit. extensions rely on voter approval in a June “guaranteed” by Proposition 98 would be CCUSD will have budget study sessions 7, 2011 special election that still needs to reduced at a minimum of $2.3 billion to During these difficult budget times, it is that are open to the public that will be be placed on the ballot. public education, which means the CCUSD important to remember the reasons why posted on the District’s website. Your would face, at minimum, a $2.3 million Culver City Unified School District has understanding and support are appreciated Should the five-year extension be placed shortfall in 2011-2012. This $2.3 million been able to maintain excellence. We need during these difficult financial times. on the ballot and passed by voters, the would be on top of the $5,208,652 in cuts to thank all of our fantastic employees Governor’s proposal allows education to programs/layoffs that CCUSD has made who took furlough days and who have Visit www.ccusd.org to get news and funding to remain at roughly the same over the last three years. These cuts would maintained an outstanding educational updates abut our District and e-mail level in 2011-2012 as it is in 2010-2011. have been far more devastating if were not program despite the reductions that have [email protected] with the word “Subscribe” Even in the “best case” scenario, CCUSD for the employee furlough days, the federal occurred over the last few years. Our in the subject line to subscribe to the e- will experience a significant reduction stimulus money, and instituting cost saving Board of Education has had to make version of Culver Currents, filled with news in funding if the following take place: measures. difficult decisions to approve reductions and information about CCUSD schools, declining enrollment based on LAUSD School districts are required to develop in personnel and programs, yet, worked students and more. CCUSD Board of Education
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PAGE 2 CULVER CITY HIGH SCHOOL | BY PAM MAGEE, PRINCIPAL ROP Preps Students Culver City High School Regional Occu- digital photography, office technology, pation Program (ROP) provides high qual- sports medicine, sports therapy, and web ity career education and services to prepare design. In addition to the courses offered students for successful careers during the school day, CCHS students have Culver City High School strives to the option to take after school classes in provide all students with a challenging aca- computer applications, culinary arts, fash- demic program and a wide range of training ion merchandising, lifeguard/water safety to prepare for college and career opportuni- instructor, office technology, and retail ties. At CCHS, the Regional Occupation marketing/work experience. On the horizon Program (ROP) offers high quality career for next year are new courses in events education and services to get students ready planning and sales/marketing. for successful careers in response to the The ROP program provides a full-time on- needs of the local labor market. Our ROP campus counselor who specializes in career SPORTS MEDICINE GROUP – Student trainers help provide medical program is part of the Los Angeles County guidance and counseling, assists in promot- coverage to CCHS athletic teams. Regional Occupation Program, a collabora- ing strategies that engage students in career tive of the Los Angeles Office of Education development and career pathways, and High School students have been selected the opportunity to become student athletic and 23 school districts in the L.A. region. serves as a resource for student educational to participate in the Los Angeles County trainers who provide medical coverage to The program is designed to expose students planning and career decision-making. In Regional Occupational Program Outstand- the CCHS athletic teams under the direct to career opportunities and training while addition to providing career guidance, the ing Student Recognition Program Awards supervision of Certified Athletic Trainer still in high school. ROP provides students ROP Counselor at CCHS coordinates the Program. Marcos White. All student athletic train- with opportunities to learn skills on the Career “Lunch and Learn” panels with Another group of ROP students who have ers are trained in CPR and First Aid, job through paid and unpaid internships guest speakers from health, automotive earned recognition are the ROP Sports along with emergency procedures, taping in many fields and in local businesses and technology, and entertainment careers Therapy participants and the student athlet- procedures, and rehabilitation techniques. industries. hosted during lunch for CCHS students. ic trainers in the Sports Medicine Program. The student athletic trainers volunteer their CCHS juniors, seniors and those aged Students who participate in the ROP These students have provided emergency time at all CCHS home and away athletic 16 and older can explore careers, gain program are eligible for the ROP Outstand- assistance at school and in the community events. skills, earn high school elective graduation ing Student Recognition Program, which is to victims of heart attacks, diabetic shock, For more information about the Regional credits, and in some classes earn credits in dedicated to honoring students who excel seizures, and car accidents. Students in the Occupation Program at Culver City High community colleges. CCHS offers exciting, in their classes. Students are nominated Sports Therapy class learn about principles School contact any of the following ROP career related courses during the school day by their ROP teacher and selected by their of sports injury prevention, treatment, and personnel: Dylan Farris, Administrator; in the areas of animation, auto specializa- district to advance to the county level of rehabilitation. In the advanced level of the Marion Serra, Coordinator, and Mary Kay tion, careers in education, culinary arts, competition. This year five Culver City course, Sports Medicine, students have Gaskin, Counselor. JOIN US ONLINE!
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PAGE 3 CULVER CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL | BY JON PEARSON, PRINCIPAL Panther Success Stories ... We have had a tremendous year so far! of the Year!” Bonnie has been a Not only have we had individual success, constant presence on the CCMS but also collective triumphs. Everyday, our campus and has contributed amazing teachers present inspiring lessons immensely to our school! Thank you, that motivate our exceptional students to Bonnie!! achieve great success. For those who are • The sixth Annual CCUSD Spelling struggling, we rally around them with Bee was held in the Robert Frost guidance and support so that they, too, Auditorium on Monday, January will experience academic growth. We have 31. The three winners are all CCMS such a great community with outstanding students! Congratulations to first- contributions from all stakeholders. place winner Simon Johnson. Together, we will withstand these tough Matthew Chen took second place, economic times and strategize to become and Faheem Chunara came in third more efficient. I appreciate the efforts place. Simon will be competing in the of all who volunteer and contribute to SCRIPPS Regional Bee!! I appreciate Culver City Middle School. Here is a brief Cathi Green-Bratton for organizing snapshot – our middle school students for this • We are proud to announce, Bonnie event! Seeberger, as our CCMS “Volunteer • Our Math Counts team placed 6th out REFLECTIONS WINNERS – Pictured are this year’s Reflections Art Contest winners from CCMS (left to right) Michelle Akamine, 2nd place photography; Maraisa Glass, 1st place photography; Claire Skelley, 1st place Literature; Jon Pearson, CCMS Principal; Gianna Gonzalez, 2nd place literature; Sophia Frohna, honorable mention visual arts; Matthew Chen, 2nd place visual arts; Camille Claire, 1st place visual arts; Ailene Summers, 3rd place visual arts; Lauren Boxer, 1st place film production; and Tracy Davis, CCMS PTSA President.
of 40 schools! The top six schools in • Congratulations to the following the Southbay/ Santa Monica Chapter Middle School winners in the goes to UC Irvine March 19 for the annual Reflections Art Contest State competition. CCMS student, – for Literature: Claire Skelley; Timothy Martin, had the second for Visual Arts: Camille Clair; for highest score overall! The First Team Photography: Maraissa Glass; and Members were Timothy Martin for Film Production: Lauren Boxer. (captain-eighth grade), seventh- These students will represent us in the graders, Maarten Hessling and regional competition for 33rd District Peter Tran, and sixth-grader, Peter PTA. We are so proud of our students! Marcus. The Second Team Members • We Won Again!!!!!! More trophies were seventh-graders, Dana Chung - We hope we have room! Our Cheer (captain), Richard Yosihica, Faith Squad took first place in their division Gay, and Shelby Miyamoto-Kim, and at JAMZ Regionals at CSULB and sixth-graders, Harman Khinda and placed 2nd at JAMZ Nationals in Las BEST OF THE BEE – This year’s Spelling Bee winners accept their awards from Interim Super- Matthew Takara. I appreciate the hard Vegas in February. Go Team!! intendent Patricia Jaffe. Pictured are, from left, Interim Superintendent Patricia Jaffe, first-place work of teachers, Mickey Choe and Great stuff happening at CCMS! Come winner Simon Johnson, second-place winner Matthew Chen, third-place winner Faheem Chunara, Emily Vandever, for coaching our visit anytime! My door is always open! and Karlo Silbiger, Vice President of the CCUSD Board of Education. team! Congratulations!! EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | BY GWENIS LAURA, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT What Happens on Early CULVER CITY HIGH SCHOOL Release Wednesdays? Surnda Foundation Gives Early dismissal for students can other students. Colleagues help each other cause a disruption in a parent’s work identify successful strategies to address $50,000 Grant to AVPA Dance schedule, but for teachers, early dismissal students who are not succeeding. Wednesday means the opportunity to Professional development opportunities The Surnda Foundation has announced two years, will enhance the AVPA Dance meet as grade level or department teams, are also offered to our teachers on that it has made a $50,000 grant to the program by extending class offerings, analyze student data, plan instruction and Wednesdays. Hands-on-Science lessons, Academy of Visual and Performing Arts expanding curriculum development, participate in professional development. Response to Intervention, English learner (AVPA) Foundation to support the AVPA adding enrichment activities, and further With accountability taking center stage, strategies, reading instruction are just some Dance program at Culver City High developing the artistic advancement educators are increasingly attempting of the topics presented by content experts School. The Surdna Foundation seeks to opportunities available to AVPA Dance to find the time to focus on enhancing to our teachers. Professional development foster just and sustainable communities students. the quality of curricula and instructional gives our teachers the opportunity to in the United States. Thanks to Dr. Tony Spano, Julie practices in our schools. Early release network with their peers and create a AVPA Dance fits within Surdna’s goal Carson, Inez Bush, Susan Frazin, Kathy Wednesdays is one way our District is positive influence on classroom practice. of providing opportunities for the artistic McConkey and Andrew Leist whose focusing on student achievement. While your student may be home earlier Recently the professional learning on some Wednesdays, please note that advancement of teens. Long-term, invaluable collaboration helped create community concept has brought our your students’ teachers are connecting with Surdna expects teens from many cultures an effective proposal and application. teachers together in teams to analyze and their colleagues, sharing materials and to contribute to the artistic fabric of the Congratulations to Julie Carson, the improve classroom practice. Common discussing instructional methods used to United States and to contribute to the AVPA Directors, and the AVPA Dance assessments, such as our District’s Galileo teach students. This collaborative culture is evolution of new art forms. Department on this very happy occasion. Benchmark Assessments, are used to critical if we are to have a positive impact The funds, $25,000 for each of the next compare how students are doing relative to on student achievement. PAGE 4 LA BALLONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | BY CHRISTINE COLLINS, PRINCIPAL From Writing to Tasting to Being Green ... 826LA is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit Healthy Lifestyles. This event is similar to organization dedicated to supporting a wine and cheese tasting except without students ages 6-18 with their creative the wine and cheese. Families bring healthy and expository writing skills and helping snack ideas to share with other families. The teachers inspire their students to write. The kids are encouraged to circulate the room group’s programs are structured around tasting new snacks. In order to facilitate this, the beliefs that great leaps in learning can kids are given a card grid that gets a sticker happen with one-on-one attention and that every time they try a new snack. When the strong writing skills are fundamental to card is full, they can get a prize. Parents are future success. always surprised at what new snack items There are two locations: 826LA West, in their kids actually like and come away Venice; and 826LA East, in Echo Park. motivated to keep their kids on a healthy All third-grade classes from La Ballona snack track. This event was the brain child visited 826LA West this month for a class of PTA mom Laura Chardiet because her writing lesson. All students, led by a daughter Isabella is such a picky eater. writing facilitator contributed to a group “I was tired of wasting money purchasing story. While this was being written, the items that she wouldn’t eat,” she said. professional, resident illustrator added “I was tired of eating the snacks that she pictures. Students went back to writing wouldn’t try,” chimed in Isabella’s older stations to create their own ending for the brother, Cole. group story. The La Ballona PTA Honorary Service While students transitioned to additional Awards were announced at this event. activities, the class story with each Awardees included: teachers Mark Mendoza RIDE ‘N WRITE – Above individual author’s custom ending was and Miss Irene; and parent volunteers and at right, La Ballona bound into a real book. Every student went Silvia Orozco, Alix Bavani, Heather Moses, students rode the local home from 826LA with their own individual Catalina Pop and Mirna Alcantar. bus to 826LA West to book. Students were thrilled about their participate in a book accomplishments! La Ballona Green Club writing project in which the Here is what Room 26 wrote upon their The La Ballona Student Council is students collaborated to return to La Ballona: sponsoring a new club for students. The write “The Annoying Mr. activity that launched the Green Club Pigmas Saves the Day.” “Yesterday, Room 26 went on a field was a poster making contest. Students Below, students show off trip to an old police station that is now created posters that show how Green Club the banner they created a writing lab. First, we walked to the members will be good custodians of their for the school’s new Green bus stop and took Metro Bus 33 west environment. There are many ways they can Club. on Venice Boulevard. Then, when we show good custodian-ship. The grade level arrived, we met our host Danny, and they foci are as follows: took our pictures wearing sunglasses. • Kindergarten: picking up trash; not Next, we created a story called, “The littering Annoying Mr. Pigmas Saves the Day.” • First Grade: turning off lights when Then, we heard Mrs. Barnacle’s voice not in use, or not necessary and met the Hand of Doom. We each • Second Grade: Turning off water wrote our own ending to the story. Then (while brushing teeth); not wasting water it was lunch time. After we ate lunch, we • Third Grade: re-cycling bottles, each got a copy of our own book from the cans; not buying products that are over Hand of Doom. Finally, we caught the wrapped # 33 bus back to La Ballona. We had a • Fourth Grade: riding public wonderful time!” transportation, riding bikes, walking • Fifth Grade: buying local produce, Taste of La Ballona buying (consuming) organic foods; using The Fifth Annual “A Taste of La Ballona” organic/recycled products. was held in the La Ballona cafetorium on All posters are now displayed around the February 3. This is an event sponsored by school, and the top three will showcased the La Ballona PTA and has been recognized in the cafetorium on a Green Club bulletin by the California State PTA promoting board throughout the month of March. Together We Can
by Veronica De Jeronimo – Fifth-grader, La Ballona
Together we can achieve our goals. We can achieve our goals by cooperating and communicating with each other. We would also have to make sure our goals are important, possible positive, and specific. We can make our goals come true if we believe in ourselves and are willing to do everything that is necessary to be successful. Goals are necessary for your entire life. So, make sure you have proper goals and never give up if it takes a long time to achieve it. Remember, together we can reach or achieve our goals if we have pride in ourselves. Go La Ballona Lions! PAGE 5 CULVER CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL CCMS’ Fretham Wins BRAVO Award The Music Center has announced that made possible, in part, by generous gifts Center’s BRAVO Awards demonstrate the Culver City Middle School teacher Kari from Club 100 members. true power of what the arts mean not only Fretham has been selected to receive the “I applaud the Music Center’s efforts to to students, but to society. “When we visit Music Center’s 29th Annual BRAVO celebrate outstanding educators through with schools and teachers as part of the Award, honoring educators and schools the Bravo Awards,” said Jon R. Gundry, BRAVO Awards process, we see first-hand for their commitment to delivering interim superintendent, Los Angeles how their work not only fosters creativity exemplary arts education in both visual County Office of Education. “In addition and innovation, but helps prepare our youth and performing arts. Finalists represented to honoring these unsung heroes, it inspires to embrace new ways of thinking and schools in Agoura Hills, Culver City, us as educators to sustain quality arts contribute their best to our communities,” Glendale, La Crescenta, Lake Balboa, Los programs for our students.” Slavkin said. Angeles, North Hollywood, Northridge, “The Bravo Award process enables Established in 1982, the Music Center Pasadena, Paramount, Sherman Oaks and teachers to reflect on the art of teaching BRAVO Awards is an integral part of the Walnut. while fine tuning their craft. It allows Music Center’s work in the community Fretham was chosen from among 28 students the chance to articulate the value to advocate for and deliver quality arts candidates who participated in an extensive of their arts education, and share their education for all students. The awards review process, which included site visits experiences in the arts that cannot be program recognizes teachers and schools and feedback by a screening committee. fostered anywhere else,” explained Typhani for innovation and excellence in arts BRAVO Awards nominations are made Harris, 2009 BRAVO Award winner, education, honoring educators who use by principals, faculty committees, Diamond Ranch High School, Pomona. the arts to revitalize teaching, enhance superintendents and parents. “It builds a community whose passion lies student achievement and foster self- Awards are presented in four categories: honored on March 7 at a celebration event in creating the artists of tomorrow. The esteem, teamwork and cross-cultural Generalist Teacher, Arts Specialist Teacher, at the Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Bravo Award is more than an award, it is an communication and understanding. School Recognition and School Program. Hall. Finalists in each category received experience!” Fretham earned the BRAVO Award in a cash award dedicated to supplementing According to Music Center Vice President the Generalist Teacher category. She was their arts programs. The cash awards are of Education Mark Slavkin, the Music Johnson Wins Second Spelling Bee Simon Johnson stood tall and confidently In addition, each participant received a Chunara and Harman Khinda; Linwood Jarius Montgomery; Farragut Elementary spelled the word P-I-Z-Z-E-R-I-A to take certificate of commendation signed by the E. Howe Elementary School: Tyeler School: Nicholas Federizo Jimenez, home the Sixth Annual Culver City Unified District’s superintendent congratulating Grant Brown, Jesse Castillo, Carolina Nicholas Green, Samuel Lee, and Soliana School District Spelling Bee title on him or her on reaching the Spelling Bee Mandujano and Aidan Merrell; El Samson; and La Ballona Elementary January 31 at Robert Frost Auditorium. In finals. Marino Language School: Nolan Lee, School: Mouhamad Alrayes, Sergio doing so, the sixth-grader from Culver City Congratulations to all of the Spelling Isabel Musselman, Collin Nascimento, Muñoz, Maryam Nawaz and Nida Patel. Middle School became the District’s first Bee finalists: Culver City Middle School: and Pavan Tauh; El Rincon Elementary repeat Spelling Bee winner. Simon Johnson, Matthew Chen, Faheem School: Dylan Atianzar, Grace Gay, Johnson finished atop 23 other spellers – four students from each of the district’s five elementary schools and Culver City THE CULVER CITY YOUTH HEALTH CENTER NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT! Middle School competed. “I can’t win three in a row,” said Johnson, who will be in seventh-grade next year and ineligible for the 2012 Spelling Bee. “That’s too bad because I was on a roll.” Johnson, who won last year’s Spelling Bee by correctly spelling the word “dehydration,” said he has been practicing a lot. “You get to a point with skill and then, at � �������������������������������������������������������������� some point, you have to study,” he said. �������������������������������������������������������������������� “I’ve been studying a lot.” ������������������������� Johnson took home a first-place trophy � ������������� and a $250 savings bond courtesy of ����������������� Westfield Culver City, which sponsored the event. He will advance to the Los Angeles ������� �������������� Includes: County Spelling Bee, which will be held at ������� ��������������������� Wheel of Fortune, 4 p.m. on March 23 at Almansor Court, 700 Magicians & ������ Fortune Teller. S. Almansor St., in Alhambra. The winner Silent Auction, of that competition will advance to the �������������������� Live Auction, �������������������������������������� $ Music & Tons of Fun... statewide spelling bee in Sonoma in May. All for a Very Westfield also presented a trophy and a Good Cause! $150 savings bond to second-place finisher Matthew Chen; and a trophy and a $100 per person savings bond to third-place finisher Faheem ���� Chunara, all from Culver City Middle � 75 �� School. This marked the first time in the � ���� �������������������������������������������� history of the CCUSD Spelling Bee that �� �������������������������������� ������������ one school swept all three of the top spots. � ��������������������������������� Nicholas Green of Farragut Elementary ����������������������������� School finished fourth and was the top elementary school finisher.
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������������������ ����������� ������������ AVPA Art Students Intern at Los Angeles County Museum of Art Three Visual Art Students from The Culver County Museum of Art’s Internship Program City High School Academy of Visual and is highly selective and competitive. This year, Performing Arts (AVPA), will be spending more interns were chosen from 11 high schools from time this spring at the Los Angeles County throughout Orange and Los Angeles County. Museum of Art (LACMA). Junior Azalie Welsh, Each student who applies for the program, and seniors Tamara Mosher and Angela Bac must be interviewed for a chance to work at a (pictured above from left to right) were selected professional museum. to serve as LACMA interns as part of a year- On Thursday, March 17, LACMA interns will long paid internship program at one of the top be conducting tours for other AVPA art students museums in Los Angeles. along with Advanced Placement Spanish Throughout the months of March and April, teacher, Bryan Sullivan. The Latin American all three AVPA art students will be touring galleries are rich in culture and artifacts. the Latin American art galleries for students “I feel incredibly lucky to have the opportunity in grades 5-12. Students will view artworks to learn about art in a museum setting,” Welsh and consider the influences, design, materials, said. “I plan to share my excitement about the and techniques used by the artists. The tours artwork with each tour participant. More than involve inquiry-based discussion and art-making any factual information, I think an eagerness to activities incorporated into the experience. Each explore the artwork, its history, and its place in tour is designed and researched by LACMA the world is what will continue to be important interns for an exclusive tour. The Los Angeles long after the tours conclude.”
PAGE 7 Through the Eyes of a Child “The Wonders of Discovery”
For young children ages 3-11, learning is all about making discoveries. Those first time moments when they realize, recognize, and respond to new experiences. These are truly the 3 R’s of learning: Realizing, Recognizing and Responding.
Here at the Office of Child Development, we are all about helping children make those first time discoveries.
PAGE 8 CULVER PARK HIGH SCHOOL | BY MARIANNE TURNER, PRINCIPAL Student Council Invests in Charity... Culver Park’s Student Council has been classrooms and the students chose the one busy this year researching charitable they wanted to attend and write a review activities for the students to participate about. in and creating educational, interesting The newest venture for the group is to events to have on campus. The whole get involved in the K9 Connection. The school recently took part in Valentines for mission of this nonprofi t group is to teach Veterans, where students made cards for at-risk teens how to train homeless shelter veterans as part of the National Salute to dogs in basic obedience skills in order to Hospitalized Veterans Week. The council is increase their chances of adoption. planning to get involved in the Soles4Souls In addition to school activities, seniors project. The goal of this organization is to are busy fi nishing classes and fi lling out collect 11 million pairs of shoes in 2011 to scholarship forms. Students are applying give to those in need. for the community scholarships and the Student Council put together a pumpkin one given by the Siegel family in memory carving contest at Halloween and a school of their son Todd who attended Culver logo contest this fall. The winner of Park. Margaret Fujisawa, CCHS Career the school logo contest got his drawing Guidance Specialist, is providing seniors imprinted on sweatshirts that are now with information about Santa Monica proudly worn by staff and students. In College and West LA College. December the school hosted its fi rst Culver The Class of 2011 is looking forward to Park High School Film Festival. Three Graduation in June! important fi lms ran simultaneously in the
CHARITABLE EFFORTS – Students from Culvr Park High School work on a variety of charitable projects from a pumpkin- carving contest to creating Valentine’s Day cards for those serving in the U.S. military.
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Summer is a time for fun, relaxation and socialization. But that does not mean you should settle for summer enrichment programs that offer fi eld trips with no educational value and instructors who are not credentialed teachers.
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The Culver City Unifi ed School District’s Offi ce of Child Development offers the highest level of safe and enriching summer fun in a stimulating learning environment staffed by trained and experienced educators.
Sure, there are trips to amusement parks and the beach, but our programs offer age- appropriate activities that teach children about the world around them and prepare Offi ce of Child Development them for a future of success both in and out of the classroom. Above all, children 10800 Farragut Drive have fun while they learn, so raise your expectations for summer enrichment and Culver City, CA 90230 enroll your child today for the summer of a lifetime. (310) 842-4230 ocd.ccusd.org PAGE 9 EL RINCON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | BY ELLEN CRAIG, PRINCIPAL Fineshriber Foundation Visits El Rincon El Rincon students and teachers take great Redmon, a fifth-grade teacher, had students pride in their growing academic success making edible animal and plant cells. especially when it comes to science. They used food groups that were similar Built in 2009, the El Rincon Science Lab to each part of the cell. They also identified allows students to be actively involved in the functions each organelle inside the experiments while focusing on the rigorous cell. During the lesson, students also used science curriculum. Students are encouraged telescopes, to look at animal tissue and cells to collaborate in small groups while there in the muscles. is a continued increase in student/teacher Along with the donations that were given to interaction. In order for students to have the school’s science lab, the Foundation also multiple educational experiences, teachers provides grants that support the Symphonic use the lab on a consistent basis. Jazz Orchestra program where second- and The Fineschriber Foundation unselfishly third-grade students are introduced to both gave a generous donation to our science classical and jazz history, music theory, lab which allows students to have the solfège, famous composers, and the families opportunity to work on projects and have of the orchestra. hands on experience with the lessons that A big thanks to the Foundation that are taught. On the day of their visit, Kim continues to support our school!
FOUNDATION VISIT – Above, teacher Kim Redmon teaches a lesson on cellular biology. Far left, Principal Ellen Craig welcomes the Foundation. Pictured are Jeffrey Moskin, President; Marcia Antopol, Executive Director; Toni Stone, Consultant; and Craig. Near left, Foundation President Jeffrey Moskin looks at cells through a microscope at the El Rincon Science Lab, which has received generous funding from the Fineshriber Foundation.
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Diavolo is an exciting group of dancers, gymnasts and actors who use everyday objects in their unique performances. TRUST Created and Performed by Diavolo Saturday, April 16, 2011 The Help Group - Multipurpose Room 12101 West Washington Boulevard, Culver City
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PAGE 10 FARRAGUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | BY EILEEN CARROLL, PRINCIPAL Farragut Promotes Art and Techology Farragut has so much to offer students as an Arts and Technology focus school. One of the unique features of Farragut Elementary School is the Farragut’s After-School Arts School and Technology Programs or F.A.A.S.T. classes. These enrichment classes allow Farragut students to participate in a wide variety of classes on campus after school. These classes are offered three times per year for all students and run about 12 weeks per session. Some of the classes offered this year included: ballet, soccer, musical theatre, science, Lego Engineering, drums and percussion, papier-mâché art, keyboarding, Tae Kwon Do, Eco Art, Jazz and Contemporary Dance and Fine Arts for Kids. For busy families this is especially helpful as parents don’t analytical brain activity. Chess also teaches The ballet students dressed in ballet have to locate the activity and drive their children to plan, organize and multi-task costumes performed moves from the children to another location for enrichment their thinking. The after school chess Nutcracker and the Fairy Tale Theater did activities after school. Each child has instruction is given in a lively verbal style a hilarious rendition of Snow White. The access to quality programs right here on the while using visuals and manipulatives, and drums were captivating as were the Karate Farragut campus. The cost of the classes each student gains experience in listening kids who showed off a lot of their moves covers the vendor and the Farragut Fan and speaking. After the initial instruction, and received their belts. The evening was Club offers scholarships to families in the children pair off with a chess set to topped off by an extremely well-done and need so all children have the opportunity to demonstrate the daily lesson, practice fabulously entertaining excerpt from The participate. playing, or take part in a chess tournament. Velveteen Rabbit, the musical. The evening Another offering at Farragut after school This year’s Annual Farragut Follies was enjoyed by all and every student was is the Chess Academy. Playing chess was held in December. It was a truly fun a star. The next Showcase will be held in heightens cognitive skills, enhances mental evening. It was an evening of F.A.A.S.T. March. discipline and stimulates creative and showcases and displays of student work. Photos courtesy of PROPIXART.com
FARRAGUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Artworks! Morphs into IMMIGRATION LAW OFFICE Three Distinct Events of Los Angeles Artworks! has been divided into three valuable services. distinct events, each with its own focus and theme! Artworks! Gala at Royal/T Artspace: Mark your calendars and help us celebrate Join Farragut for an evening of amazing the arts at one or all of the following food, fun and fundraising from 7 to 11 p.m. events: on Saturday April 16 at Royal/T Artspace. Tickets will be available for purchase › “Our Mosaic” an Artworks! beginning March 21 on-line at Community Arts Day Celebration: www.farragutfanclub.org or in This day-long event at Farragut front of the school during the week of April Elementary will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 11. Tickets are $50 per person or $90 per › p.m. on Saturday, March 19. Admission, couple, and include champagne, Royal/T hands-on art workshops and performances signature appetizers, an Asian fusion buffet throughout the day are FREE! dinner, desserts, coffee/tea, and a raffle All Farragut students’ artwork will be ticket for a chance to win a Dell 15” laptop › displayed. The event will also feature a computer. An “after hours dance party” Student Boutique and Gift Bazaar area as with D.J. will cap off the night. Wine, beer, well as a silent auction and raffle. Food, sakitinis and soft drinks will be available drinks and bakery items will be available for purchase. Pre-Sale tickets will be (800) 792-9889 We Give Back to Our from 12 to 2 p.m., and raffle tickets may be available at the Community Arts Day event [email protected] Community... purchased at the front entrance. This will for a discounted price of $85 per couple. be a fun family day, so bring your friends, (Each ticket reflects food and entertainment Free Consultations for valued at $27, the tax-deductible portion of neighbors and relatives! Conveniently serving our Culver City Residents each ticket is $23). Artworks! Online Auction: For more information visit Family, Individual & + Opens March 21 and closes April 15 www.farragutfancub.org and click on the Business Clients in Culver 15% Discounts for CCUSD Families Offering this on-line auction is a “new Artworks! 2011 link on the left side of the City & Los Angeles frontier” for Farragut. The school is excited homepage. All funds raised through the + to offer this experience to many new Artworks! series of events will support Free Immigration people, including family and community visual and music arts programming at Se Habla Español Trainings for School, members, who, in the past, were not able Farragut Elementary School. Church & Union to offer their support to our arts awareness For more information, please email ���������� Groups and fundraising efforts. The auction will Christine Johnson, Artworks! Chairperson, be offering some one-of-a-kind items and at [email protected]. PAGE 11 LINWOOD E. HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | BY AMY ANDERSON, PRINCIPAL Lin Howe Works to Create Well-Rounded Students On February 4, the entire third grade was streets to be safe for walking and biking, Save the Dates! treated to a big surprise: Verve Talent is an and Culver City is an example of a City entertainment creative agency that handles that is working toward that goal. Open House at Lin Howe writers responsible for some of your Arts Outreach beginning with a Ribbon Cutting favorite shows, plus movies like TRON Our Arts Outreach Committee had Wednesday, March 16 at 7 p.m. Legacy, Cats & Dogs, and Toy Story 3. amazing success with their fi rst fundraiser! Verve just moved into Culver City, and The objective of the committee is to Buckaroo Bash Dinner and Dance Family very kindly offered to bring a few people provide quality, standards-based art Fun Night at Lin Howe over to help get our kids writing. activities to all students in every grade. Saturday, May 14 from 6-9 p.m. Verve brought 30 writers, so we made an In that spirit, parents on the committee extra pot of coffee. The kids were coached worked with every class at Lin Howe to The Auction at Royal/T by two or three professional writers in create beautiful pieces of art with paints, Saturday, June 4 from 7-10 p.m. groups of four, and encouraged to work crayons, and pastels. They then put the together to create short, character driven artwork on greeting cards and sold them to Science Fair and International Dinner stories. At the end of an hour, there were families...they sold out! The goal is to pay at Lin Howe approximately 16 team-generated stories, for more supplies for future projects. Wednesday, June 8 at 6 p.m. which were all read at a special assembly. Walk to School Wednesdays One writer even handed out free comic We will have our next Walk to School books! Wednesday on March 16. We will meet at 8 We can’t thank Verve Talent enough a.m. on Hubbard Street and walk together for this one-of-a-kind opportunity, for FAMILY ART DAY – Thank you to ReDiscover to begin our day with morning assembly. their amazing turnout, execution and Center for hosting Lin Howe Family Art Day on McTeacher Night preparation, and for contributing to Lin Sunday, March 6th! Families created fabulous On Tuesday, January 26, Lin Howe Howe’s continuing effort to produce well- pieces with repurposed materials. families took over the McDonald’s on rounded kids! Overland and Venice! Teachers worked a Safe Routes to School Update double shift that day, coming in to serve Representatives from the Environmental the $457,000 Safe Routes to School grant pies and fries while families enjoyed some Protection Agency stopped at Linwood that Linwood Howe recently received, as dinner and some playtime. Lin Howe Howe on their bicycle ride from Playa del well as the City’s recently passed Bike and Boosters made over $700 on the event! FAMILY ART DAY – Johnny Fino’s Whale Rey to Los Angeles City Hall on Tuesday, Pedestrian Master Plan. The EPA would inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s Cat. Feb 1. The EPA was drawing attention to like to encourage cities to design their
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PAGE 12 EL MARINO LANGUAGE SCHOOL | BY TRACY PUMILIA, PRINCIPAL El Marino Focuses on the Writing Process Anyone who has ever stared at a blank In third grade, for THE PROCESS – Below, an example of a “color piece of paper with a deadline approaching example, teacher poem” written by a student in Selva Sorbille’s third- knows the struggle of writing to express a Roberta Sergánt grade class. At right,The first draft of a Class Poem thought. It’s difficult, time-consuming, and actively works with in Sra. Sergánt’s class is marked and revised. requires dedicated effort. Yet experts and her students to create employers agree: students need to know class poems together. how to write well. Douglas Reeves, a noted During a recent study educational researcher, clearly makes the of Martin Luther case for writing instruction in the schools. King, Jr.’s “I Have “When students write more frequently, a Dream” speech, their ability to think, reason, analyze, she interacts with communicate, and perform on tests will her students to show improve. Writing is critical to student how to strengthen achievement.” the first draft of their At El Marino Language School, teachers poem. Starting with carve out valuable time in their daily some chart paper, schedules to teach the writing process to she elicits ideas from their students. In the early years, students the room, listening, use phrases and sentences to describe a writing, and pushing central idea. Teachers build on those efforts them to develop their each year, developing paragraph writing in thoughts. Challenging multiple genres, until it culminates in the a line, “I hear a roar 5th Grade Writing Program, where teachers from the crowd,” is LINWOOD E. HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | BY ELIZABETH COOMBS and parent editors work with students to changed to, “A mighty roar arises from the publish a minimum 300-word essay each crowd.” month. This revision process continues until the To enrich our students’ abilities to express class and the teacher are satisfied with the Math Olympiad Set an abstract concept, sensory image, or end product. The marked-up draft is now a metaphor, our teachers also include ready for publishing, and students are able poetry units as part of teaching the writing to see the value of their persistence. While for Saturday, March 19 process. A freer form than essay writing, writing process assignments most certainly poetry is an exercise that engages all test the patience of our most seasoned Take 125 kids, 25 teams, 16 schools and eight districts, put ‘em all together, students intellectually and artistically and teachers, the resulting final drafts make the and what have you got? The Fourth Annual Linwood Howe Math Olympiads expands their written and oral language ordeal worth their efforts. Tournament, slated for Saturday, March 19. What began as part of a grassroots effort skills. to stimulate young minds to discover the magic of mathematics is now a prestigious, excitement-filled competition for the region’s top elementary-school “mathletes,” and is hosted at the neighborhood school on Irving Place just off Downtown Culver City. The tournament has come a long way from the first meeting in March 2008 when Our Rock, Martin Luther King, Jr. just 25 kids, all from Linwood E. Howe and La Ballona in Culver City and Seaside Elementary in Torrance, squared off. This bustling event now draws teams from A Class Poem built by the Third Grade ELA Team all five CCUSD elementaries and public and private schools as far away as Orange County. Sra. Sergánt’s group (January 2011) At 9 a.m., the mathletes will test their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in an individual round, 10 word problems to be solved in 30 minutes. Next, teamwork skills are thrown into the mix when teams of five students have 20 minutes for 10 Martin Luther King, Jr. stands tall on the steps more word problems. After a tie-breaking round, a team trophy will be awarded Of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. along with medals for the top seven individuals. Surrounded by many, he alone defines this moment Although quiet is strictly enforced during testing rounds, the public is invited to attend the lively “Solutions Sessions” with Lin Howe principal (and former middle- school math teacher) Amy Anderson. Using a big-screen projector, Anderson Before him spreads a gigantic tapestry of people will lead the competitors through a collaborative review of approaches to solving Of all ages, races, and religions... hailing from the individual-round questions at 10:20 a.m., and team questions at 11:40 a.m. Audience members are guaranteed to come away inspired and better equipped for Every state in the Union the mathematical reasoning and problem-solving required in their lives, whether for completing homework, helping youngsters complete homework or balancing the We are sickened as he reminds us of the stench family checkbook. A tie-breaking round, if needed, will take place at 1 p.m., and is also open to the Of slavery and of its progeny, segregation public. How can we cure our nation of this disease? EL RINCON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | BY ELLEN CRAIG, PRINCIPAL Each and every time Martin Luther King, Jr. Repeats the sentence, “I have a dream...” A mighty roar arises from within the crowd El Rincon Stamps Out Bullying All schools deal with the issue of bullying. El Rincon is taking proactive steps to stop and prevent bullying by adopting and implementing the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. As he speaks, our thirst for leadership is quenched This research-based school wide “systems-change” program has been used successfully As he implores, our hunger for equality and civil rights in schools all over the country and around the world with positive results. This program is not a curriculum that students participate in for only a few weeks. Rather, it is a coordi- Is wetted. We shall not be satiated until we have overcome. nated effort by all the adults in the school to supervise and intervene when any bullying happens. As part of the program, students participate in class meetings to learn about the Filled with excitement and looking forward to the fulfillment effects of bullying, what they can do about it, and how they can work with adults at school Of his dream, I feel myself to be so tiny, to put a stop to it even as bystanders. Implementing the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program is a long-term commitment to changing the school climate, making El Rincon a A single grain of sand, here in the presence of a rock of a man safer and positive place to learn. PAGE 13 Golden Artists (continued from Page 1) opportunity to showcase their skills and creativity in visual art but also in other areas they show exceptional talent such as writing. By competing in a competition, it opens other doors of possibilities to scholarships.” Gold Key winner for her collection of of fi ve poems titled, “Itch,” Azalie Welsh said, “Winning the Gold Key award gave me a true sense of accomplishment knowing that my work was evaluated by professionals in their fi eld. The transformation from a perception of what I wrote coming only from myself to my work being judged and acknowledged is a unique and rewarding experience. It’s such a meaningful achievement to have received this recognition and now competing at the national level with students across the nation.” The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards have celebrated 88 years of identifying and documenting the outstanding achievements of young artists and writers in the visual and literary arts. Since 1923, 13 million students have participated, 9 million young artists and writers have been recognized, and $25 million in awards and scholarships have been made available. Across the country, 165,000 students in grades 7 through 12 participate in the competition. At all levels, artwork is judged by three criteria: originality, technical skill, and personal vision or voice. WINNING WORK – At right, Gold Visual Artwork by Benjamin Mullen. Below, “Take” – Gold Key Visual Artwork by Lara Evans. Below right, Gold Key Original Poetry by Azalie Welsh. Skin by Azalie Welsh Trees do not wear cloaks to hide their rough bark or twisting forms. They feel no shame displaying gnarled branches, growing leaves, sharing with the world their blooming fl owers and sweet fruit; no one’s eyes need be protected from the sight of bare trunks and twigs; the oldest, most contorted trees— those are the most beautiful, for their forms reveal grace under pressure. Outer bark tells stories of wind, rain, and time, describing the experience of each year-ring within. No innocence to be kept by hiding Nature’s creations, only a restriction of joy. The shapes and textures are varied and beautiful, not obscene, not vulgar, but cursive, perfect in their fl aws, fi tting perfectly into the world
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PAGE 14 CULVER CITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION | BY LESLIE ADLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CCEF Kicks Off 2011 With New Projects Culver City Education third-grade program has Foundation (CCEF) has had a been funded this year thanks very busy start to 2011. A lot to a generous grant from of different projects are getting the Fineshriber Family off the ground including our Foundation, as well as the Garden Fundraiser and the California Arts Council, the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra LA Arts Commission, and music program which is Target. running very smoothly. And, of course, our entire CCEF board Tribute to the Stars is working on our biggest fundraiser of the “Real generosity toward the future lies in year, Tribute to the Stars. giving all to the present.” – Albert Camus Successful Garden Fundraiser CCEF’s special focus for this school year The goal for the Culver City Education is nutrition education and building gardens Foundation is to raise money to fund its in our elementary schools. On February 16, Teacher Grant Program at CCEF’s annual we participated, in collaboration with the event, Tribute to the Stars, which will Downtown Business Association, in the take place on May 6. At this event, CCEF Downtown Culver City Third Wednesday and the District will honor the invaluable event. More than 25 businesses participated volunteers and CCUSD employees who that evening; by mentioning the code have contributed substantially to the “Garden,” a portion of the proceeds were District with their time, talent and resources donated to CCEF for its Garden Focus. during the past year. This year, CCEF is The rain stayed away, but not the cold, so it excited about the event’s fabulous new was especially nice to see so many parents location at Sony Pictures Studios’ Main and students come out and participate Street. The gala will include an awards by patronizing one of the participating ceremony at the Cary Grant Theater, a restaurants retail merchants. Thank you broad selection of delectable cuisines, to everyone who came out to make this fundraising through silent auctions, particular Third Wednesday a success for entertainment and dancing as well as a THE STARS – Above, our community and our Garden Focus. tribute ad book. Karen Burkenheim, CCEF is proud to announce this year’s 2011 Teacher of the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra 2011 Tribute to the Stars award winners: Year, goes through a The Symphonic Jazz Orchestra (SJO) celebration tunnel. At second-grade music program is in the Karen Burkenheim – Sony Pictures right, Lupe Aquila, 2011 middle of the 28-week planned program Entertainment/ Teacher of the Year Classifed Employee of at four of our elementary schools. SJO Lupe Agulia – Rotary Club of Culver the Year, celebrates with introduces students to classical and jazz City /Classified Employee of the Year some of her students. history, music theory, solfege, famous Alan Schulman/Akasha Restaurant Below, Mitch Glickman, composers, and the instrument families – Playa Vista/ CCEF President’s Award Director of Symphonic of the orchestra. The third-grade program Symantec – Westfield Culver City/ Jazz Orchestra and his at all five elementary schools, starting in Superintendents Award guest band with third- March, will include workshops focusing on Wally Marks – Antioch University / grade students. the string, woodwind, and brass families. Shining Star On February 7, I made a visit along with the Fineshriber Family Foundation See’s Candies Volunteers of the Year to Linwood E. Howe Elementary School Joan Salvaterra – El Marino Language to see Mitch Glickman, SJO’s director, School Amanda Chapman – Linwood E. Howe for every student in the Culver City teach one of the second-grade programs, Cheri Noda – El Rincon Elementary Elementary School Unified School District. To accomplish our the lesson ending with a professional School Bonnie Seeberger – Culver City Middle mission, the Foundation reaches out to the musicians playing for the students. It was Dina Wahler – Farragut Elementary School community to secure funds and resources. wonderful to see the students focused and School Dave Hauptman – Culver City High enthralled with what was being taught Heather Moses – La Ballona Elementary School CCEF Membership by Mitch, as we were. The second- and School Marsha Litter – Culver Park High The Culver City Education Foundation School (CCEF) is a charitable, non-profit Doris Childs – Culver City Adult School organization dedicated to supporting and Anne Burke – Office of Child enhancing quality educational programs Development for every student in the Culver City Unified School District. To accomplish our Hold the Date mission, the Foundation reaches out to the CCEF’s annual Tribute to the Stars event community to secure funds and resources. will be held on Friday, May 6, at Sony CCEF welcomes your membership. Studios, when the Foundation and CCEF There are various individual membership will honor its invaluable volunteers, levels, starting at $35, while business District employees and raise money for memberships start at $100. Donations of its Teacher Grant Program. Please come $500 or more can be directed toward a and honor all of the award winners. For specific academic area of emphasis, such more information regarding sponsorship or as technology, arts and literacy, and will be attending the event, please call (310) 842- used to enhance the CCEF grants program 4220 ext. 4212 or email [email protected]. budget. Please visit www.CCEF90230.org The Culver City Education Foundation for membership information, or call (310) (CCEF) is a charitable, non-profit 842-4220 x4212. organization dedicated to supporting and Thank you so much for your commitment enhancing quality educational programs to education. PAGE 15 CCUSD SUMMER CLAS S ES 4 KIDS /JAPANES ISH E IM R AN M E SP ER G SI IS O T ! N E E R A R O O R T N M
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