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TO
SCHOOL
Blessed Trinity Catholic High School
2020-2021 Return to School Plan
July 31, 2020
Blessed Trinity Catholic High School 11320 Woodstock Rd. Roswell, GA 30075 (678) 277-9083 www.btcatholic.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Letter from the Principal
Reopening Protocols
Student & Parent Protocols
REOPENING PROTOCOLS
• Each student is required to answer the following question with their parents prior to coming
4. Campus Safety Upgrades
to school:
5. New Normal School Day
Have you experienced any of the following symptoms in the last 48 hours without the use of
6. New Normal School Day (continued)
medications?
7. Positive Case Protocol
> Fever (temperature > 100o F)
8. Positive Case Protocol (continued)
> Cough
9. Extracurricular Activities
> Shortness of breath
10. Extracurricular Activities (continued)
> Sore throat
11. Social, Emotional & Spiritual Response
> Diarrhea
12. Cafeteria and Lunch Plans
> Vomiting
13. Titan Spirit Zone Protocol
> Congestion
14. Task Force
> Muscle aches
> Loss of Sense/Smell
LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL If yes to any of the above, is this related to any known medical or chronic condition
(i.e. allergies)? For any known medical or chronic condition, a doctor’s note may be
required.
As we confirmed in our last communication on July 17, 2020, we are currently planning for a full reopening
of school beginning with Orientation Day for new students on Wednesday, August 12. All students that have
chosen to attend in person will begin on Thursday, August 13th in uniform. Students that have selected the • Temperature checks will be conducted upon the arrival at school for everyone seeking
“off-campus” option will also begin on Thursday, August 13th in uniform. entrance into the school building. Anyone with a temperature of 100.0 degrees and above will
be sent to the holding room for further evaluation.
As we begin our journey into the next school year, we are committed to providing every student with a
well-rounded Blessed Trinity Catholic High School experience by implementing the highest levels of academic • The building will not be accessible until 7:00 am and temperature checks will begin at that
and safety standards. The school will certainly look and feel a little different, but with the instability and time. The students will be required to report to specific locations for entry. Students must
uncertainty of our current public health situation, the precautions we have implemented are a necessity in leave the school campus immediately after school unless they are involved in extracurricular
order to provide the safest learning environment possible during this pandemic.
activities. Doors will lock at 3:00 pm and re-entrance will not be permitted.
We have established plans and procedures that allow us to remain flexible and adaptable without losing sight
of the quality of a Blessed Trinity Catholic education. Our goal is to continue to provide an exceptional • All students, faculty and staff are required to wear a face mask at all times.
Catholic Education that embodies the mission of our school. Our students deserve nothing less and our
faculty wants nothing more. • Physical Distancing: Space management will be practiced, as feasible. Distancing in class-
rooms to the extent possible between desks while limiting face-to-face interactions will be
The purpose of this communication is to offer you a more detailed plan for the reopening of our school. Please implemented in alignment with recommendations.
take the time to read and fully process the material outlined in our brochure. Please remember to be patient
and flexible, as there is not a “written manual” for schools to go by to safely open during this very • Increased and enhanced cleaning and sanitizing schedules will be implemented for
unprecedented and complex time in our nation. Please note that due to the developing status of Covid-19, we frequently touched surfaces to be disinfected during the day using EPA approved methods.
will continue to update or change our plans as needed. We realize that this brochure may not answer every
question that you might have. Therefore, if you have specific questions not answered in this communica-
• Hand sanitizing stations will be located at every entrance, every classroom and throughout
tion, please send your questions via this link. We will get answers out as quickly as possible via the school’s
COVID-19 page.
the school. Students will be REQUIRED to use hand sanitizer daily before admittance to the
building.
Our Pandemic Task Force, along with the Archdiocesan Task Force, has been deliberate, thoughtful, and
measured in developing this reopening plan for the 2020-2021 school year. I ask that all of you continue to pray • The Medical Liasion Team (MLT) composed of our nurses and athletic trainers will act as our
that our Lord will guide us and keep our students and staff safe this school year. We are looking forward to liaisons between the school and Fulton County Board of Public Health.
seeing everyone soon and to having an outstanding school year.
• NO VISITORS, including parents, will be allowed to enter the building without a scheduled
In Christ, appointment. Prior to entrance, temperature and health questionnaires will be conducted.
Cathy Lancaster
Principal
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PARENT PROTOCOLS
We ask that all Blessed Trinity families partner with us to help ensure the safety of our school community. CAMPUS SAFETY UPGRADES
• If your student is not feeling well, he/she must stay home. • GenEon Sanitizer Installed. Elestratic
• If your student has a fever at or above 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit, he/she MUST stay home. Sprayers have been purchased by
• Every student that is absent or sent home due to illness will not be
maintenance
permitted back in school again until they have been:
> Fever-free and fever-medication free for 48 hours.
• Communicate to the Medical Liason Team if your family has traveled to a Level 3 Nonessential Travel • Bathroom faucets and toilets have been
zone or location identified as a “hot spot.” changed over to hands free
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/map-and-travel-notices.html
• Report to the Medical Liason Team if there has been a positive diagnosis of COVID-19 in the household. • New Trane HVAC controls system have
• Regularly launder face masks. Social distancing and masks are preventative measures that lower the risk of been installed
transmission. (CDC/WHO)
• Contact Tracing: We are required to report positive results to the Fulton County Board of Public Health-- • GPS Needlepoint BiPolar Ionizers have
-The Medical Liaison team will conduct contact tracing and will work with local public health officials to been installed in all the HVAC Systems
identify close contacts and will notify community members who may be close contacts.
• We ask that you discern what is best for your family for the beginning of the school year. Please click here • Field house locker rooms (walls and
if you wish for your student to attend school remotely. Responses are needed by August 3, 2020.
ceilings) have been painted with
Sherwin Williams Antimicrobial paint
STUDENT PROTOCOLS • Main hallways and training room have
• Students will answer the Self-Monitoring Daily • All students must bring fully charged
Assessment prior to arriving to school each day. Chromebooks to school every day. Loaner new sheet vinyl flooring
Chromebooks will be issued by the Technology • Additional maintenance staff will be
• ARRIVAL PROCEDURE help desk ONLY in the event of a malfunctioning
added to staff to constantly clean high
- Seniors will enter at the Fine Arts Annex door device.
touch areas and bathrooms during the day
- Juniors will enter at the Athletics hall door
- Sophomores will enter at the main entrance • Students are responsible for bringing their own
- Freshmen will enter at the main entrance mask every day. Failure to do so will result in the • Each classroom has wall mounted
student being sent to the bookstore to purchase a touchless hand sanitizers
• Students who are tardy to first block must ring the face covering.
doorbell at the main entrance and wait for a • Each classroom has GenEon
qualified person to provide the temperature check • ALL UNASSIGNED FIRST BLOCK STUDENTS Sanitizer Spray bottles with microfiber
and ensure that the questionnaire is in compliance. must arrive 30 minutes prior to the beginning of cloths
Therefore, parents of non-drivers may need to stay second block and enter through the main
until this process is completed. entrance. • Classrooms will be sprayed and sanitized
during lunches
• Drinking fountains are closed; however, bottle refill • Students will not have access to lockers during the
stations will be open. Per the Student Handbook 2020-2021 school year
• Some classroom furniture has been
only clear water bottles are allowed.
• Masks must be worn. Cloth masks must be solid removed to allow safe distance spacing
• No materials may be shared. For example, cell colored. Medical disposable masks are permitted. between desks
phones are no longer an option during school > Masks must be green, gold or gray
hours and must be placed in student’s bags. > No gaiter or bandana masks are permitted • Divider shields in key areas such as
Likewise, no “Loaner” Chromebooks will be > No graphics or verbiage are permitted on masks reception, clinic, guidance, etc.
available in the classrooms. > The only masks with logos are the official BT
ones sold in the Titan Spirit Zone
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NEW NORMAL SCHOOL DAY NEW NORMAL SCHOOL DAY
What will your school day look like? Off Campus Learning
At the beginning of the school year, students will have the option to be
“On Campus” or they may choose to take their classes “Off Campus” remotely. • All students at BT will be automatically enrolled in each of their respective classes via Google
Classroom on August 8th. Students will be “connected” with each of their teachers through
Google Classroom. This will be used for submitting summer assignments, joining classes
On Campus Learning virtually, contacting teachers or other students, etc.
• Students must be present for the entire block for all of their scheduled classes.
• Arriving at the school, students will turn off their cell phone and place it in their bookbag. Cell > Students should log in 5 minutes prior to their class start time.
Phones have been prohibited during the school day. • Every day, students must be in their school uniform as outlined in the student handbook.
In addition, students must be presentable as if they were in the school building.
• Prior to entering the building, students must have already put their mask on as described in the • Dress code and all discipline procedures apply while students are learning off campus, so it is
safety protocols. Remember, the use of masks is mandatory. Without a mask, students will not be imperative that all students have read and understand the student handbook, especially where it
allowed in the building. Any student who removes their mask during the day will be subject to discusses hair, use of bracelets, etc.
disciplinary actions and possible removal from school facilities. • Off campus learning should take place in a designated work area free of distractions for both the
off campus learner and the on campus learner.
• After checking-in and following the safety protocols through the designated grade level entrance, > Backgrounds should be school appropriate.
students will be directed to the Gym, Cafeteria or Learning Commons to wait until the school > Off Campus students may be seen by students in the classroom.
starts. While students are in these areas, they will have to follow strict social distancing protocols. > Off Campus learning is an extension of the classroom.
All areas have been marked accordingly.
• Hallways have been marked (divided) to expedite transit and avoid prolonged contact with other Scenarios: What to expect
students during all transitions.
On Campus:
• There will be no areas where students are allowed to congregate other than their classroom. Once 1. As students come to the school, they will have their teacher and all of their classmates present on
students are in their classroom, they will be assigned a desk (alphabetically). Students will have campus ready to learn; or
assigned seats at all times where they will remain to help minimize surface contact and to help 2. They might have their teacher, some of their classmates present “On Campus” and some of their
with physical distancing. Please be advised that lockers are not available, so students will need to classmates “Off Campus” (online) from their homes; or
carry all of their Green Day/Gold Day belongings at all times. 3. Students might have a substitute teacher supervising their class with some of their classmates
“On Campus” (present at school), some learning “Off Campus” (online) and their teacher teach-
• Once the bell rings for the end of class, students must go straight to their next class. Bathroom ing from “Off Campus” (online).
breaks will be allowed during classes, not during class transitions.
Off Campus:
• During third block when students have lunch, they will need to abide by the following guidelines. 1. As students log in to their classes they will see their teacher at school and some of their classmates
> All students will go directly to their third block classes. “On Campus” (at school), or
> Students who have 1st lunch will be released using a staggered dismissal for physical 2. They will see classmates “On Campus” (at school) and their teacher teaching “Off Campus” (from
distancing purposes. This method will continue for 2nd and 3rd lunch students. a different place, other than the school).
> Staggered dismissal will help expedite lunch pickup and transition students quickly.
> Students will have an individual designated lunch area where they will remain for the first The most important thing is, no matter the location of students or teachers, Blessed Trinity Catholic
semester. See Cafeteria & Lunch Plans for more detailed information. High School will be prepared for all of its students to learn when we start the 2020-2021 school year.
• At the end of 4th block, students will exit the building using a staggered release to ensure physical
distancing. Students must leave the school campus immediately unless they are involved in extra-
curricular activities.
> Tutoring after school is going to be by appointment only in person or by video conference
based on the teacher’s schedule.
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POSITIVE COVID-19 TEST PROTOCOL POSITIVE COVID-19 TEST PROTOCOL
• The primary responsibility for the prevention and control of infectious diseases lies with • Any student who has been directly exposed to a positive case during the case’s infectious
individuals, families and public health authorities. Schools are not responsible for period at school will be notified by Blessed Trinity. These individuals will be classified as a
providing expert infectious disease advice or treating students; this is the role of medical primary contact and will be required to quarantine for 14 days from the last date of
practitioners and health authorities. contact. The following scenarios will be deemed “primary contact”:
• Before Arriving on Campus A person who(m)...
- Anyone who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or knows that they have COVID-19 > was closer than 6 feet to a case for at least 15 consecutive minutes
SHOULD NOT come to school. They should isolate at home and communicate with the > provided care at home to case
Blessed Trinity Medical Liaison Team. > shared eating or drinking utensils with the case
• Health Screenings and Symptom Assessment and Reporting > was sneezed on, coughed on, or other action which is concerning for spreading
- All students and employees will self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19. As respiratory droplets
defined by the CDC, individuals with COVID-19 may have any of the following
symptoms, which may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus: • Any student who has been primarily exposed to COVID-19 off campus must notify the
> fever at or above 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit school of their exposure and must quarantine for 14 days from the last date of contact
> chills/shaking • Any student who presents with symptoms but receives a negative test result for COVID-19
> cough may return to school when they have been fever-free without medication for 48 hours and
> shortness of breath or difficulty breathing have improvement in symptoms, especially respiratory symptoms
> sore throat • Any student who has been in contact with someone exhibiting possible signs and
> unusual muscle or body aches symptoms should quarantine immediately and contact the COVID-19 Liaison Team.
> congestion or runny nose that (differs from your typical seasonal allergies) Individuals may return if…
> loss of taste and/or smell > the person they were exposed to tests negative
> rash > they have completed a 14 day quarantine
> nausea and/or vomiting > they can provide written documentation from local public health
> diarrhea recommendations that supersede this guidance (e.g., two negative tests in
a row, at least 24 hours apart)
*This list of symptoms does not include all possible symptoms. Please contact your medical • Any student who is sick or experiencing symptoms at school, a teacher or other
provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you. designated adult will call and send the student directly to the clinic where they will be
evaluated for signs and symptoms of COVID-19.
If yes to any of the above, is this related to any known medical or chronic condition (i.e. > If the student is identified as experiencing signs and symptoms of COVID-19 they
allergies)? For any known medical or chronic condition, a Doctor’s note may be required for will go immediately to the holding room and report to a member of the MLT.
admittances. >Upon arriving at the holding room the student will be re-evaluated, temperature
taken and a determination will be made regarding the students necessity to
• Any student who receives a positive test result for COVID-19 must self-isolate return home immediately.
immediately and may not return to campus until they have met the following criteria: >Parents will be notified directly from a member of the MLT that their student is
> 10 days have passed from the onset of symptoms (or date of positive symptomatic for COVID-19. Parents will be given the location of the outside
test if asymptomatic), AND door to the isolation room and must pick up their student within 30 minutes
> 72 hours fever free without the use of fever reducing medication, AND of receiving the call that their student is demonstrating signs and symptoms
> Respiratory symptoms have improved of COVID-19.
OR
> Provide written documentation from local public health recommendations that Medical Liaison Team - MLT
supersede this guidance (e.g., two negative tests in a row, at least 24 hours apart) Amanda Clements MS, LAT, ATC
Chris Leeds MS, LAT, ATC
Julie Jones RN, MA, MSN, ND
Becky Manthey RN, BSN, BES
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GUIDANCE STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Our Guidance Department is available to every student • No Family meetings until further notice
in the school. Counseling is available to assist students • All dances postponed until further notice
with all areas of student development: academic, social/ • Club meetings will be restricted to 24 members
emotional, and college planning and preparation. The
- Students will receive club information in August
guidance counselors will be available to families via both
- Club meetings will begin in September
in-person and virtual sessions.
- Clubs are encouraged to meet virtually
Specific information will be provided to seniors as to • Field trips will not occur during the 2020-2021 school year
how to navigate the college application process through
interface with Naviance and Google Classroom.
Additionally, the counselors will be engaging with all ATHLETICS
seniors, whether the student is attending BT virtually or
traditionally, in the first few weeks of school. Structures
have been developed by the staff to make the college
FINE ARTS • All athletes will be screened each day prior to participating in athletics.
> On days where school is not in session, they will be screened by their coaches.
Fine Arts will continue to provide our students > Anyone with a fever of 100.0F or above will not be allowed on campus.
application seamless and easy for students.
with opportunities that engage and foster growth > Anyone exhibiting symptoms may not report to campus or compete in practices or events
The counseling office will continue the timeline of
in the different art disciplines at Blessed Trinity; unless cleared to do so.
assisting juniors with college advisement, test while following all protocols necessary to provide • Any athlete who has tested positive for COVID-19, who has been in close contact with a positive
preparation, and the family college conference. While the safest experience possible. We will maintain a case, or who is experiencing any symptoms should contact the BT Medical Liaison Team and may
this is an unprecedented time, the counselors are strong, focused education that will utilize return when they meet BT’s criteria for return.
committed to helping each student find the right fit in technology and creative strategies that will • Contact tracing will be performed and all exposed individuals must quarantine for 14 days from
college and major choice. facilitate continued growth in all areas of the arts. their last date of contact with an exposed case. The following scenarios outline our exposure
While much will change in the way we do things qualifications. A person who(m)…
Freshman and sophomore students will benefit from in our classrooms one thing will remain constant > was closer than 6ft for at least 15 consecutive minutes
classroom guidance training on the Naviance computer and that is our continued commitment to building > provided care at home to a case
program as well as strategies for developing a career strong artists and technicians. We will use many > shared eating or drinking utensils with the case
and college plan. Counselors will be available for both
strategies to encourage our students to succeed in >was sneezed on, coughed on, or other action which is concerning for spreading respiratory
individual meetings to address any concerns students
have or to provide suggestions for increased academic
their chosen discipline. droplets
success. • If multiple cases occur simultaneously on one team, the school may ask that team to quarantine
• Live performances will be creatively for 14 days.
All of the counselors are here to support our students approached with an attempt to utilize limited • If the school switches to virtual learning, athletics may continue.
and meet them where they are at this time. As students audience numbers, outside spaces and live • Masks will be required to be worn by athletes and coaches during all non-exercise related team
continue to learn to adapt to the new normal, BT and the streaming to continue offering the performance activities (ex: travel to games, team meetings, locker room, etc.).
Guidance Office are here to foster and cultivate student aspect of the Fine Arts while adhering to safety • Athletes are required to bring their own water bottle to practices and games.
success both from a social/emotional and academic protocols for students and audiences. • Parents and visitors are not permitted to attend practices or spectate from the stands. It is required
standpoint. • Utilize technologies to provide new types of that parents maintain social distancing and wait in the parking lots when picking up athletes.
performance opportunities • Attendance at home games will be limited to parents only in order to limit the possible spread of
• All appointments will be scheduled with a counselor
• Focus on individual assignments that disease within our community.
via email
• Passes will be sent to your student’s email and
encourage multiple approaches to engage and > Tailgating and other forms of social gatherings are not permitted on school campus before or
teacher’s email to confirm an appointment build creative thought after events.
• Students must sanitize their hands upon arrival to • Integrate new technologies to provide > All spectators must wear a mask and are asked to maintain social distance from all persons
the Guidance Office alternative ways to show work with our larger not in their household.
• Students must maintain distancing guidelines while community • Concession stands will only be open for select home events and will only sell drinks or
in the Guidance Office • Create a collaborative atmosphere where prepackaged foods.
• Masks must be worn at all times in the Guidance alternative approaches to performance can be > All items must be purchased using a credit or debit card, no cash will be accepted.
Office realized • All policies and procedures are subject to change.
• Students must sanitize hands when leaving the • Focus on strong technique to encourage
Guidance Office individual growth in each discipline
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SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL & CAFETERIA & LUNCH PLANS
SPIRITUAL RESPONSE • Social distancing:
> The following areas will be used to accommodate social distancing during lunch periods.
- Cafeteria
• Campus Ministry supported Spiritual programs are expected to continue during first semes- - Main Gym Home Side
ter and will be revised/adjusted as needed to be in compliance with COVID-19 guidelines - Main Gym Visitor Side
- Theater (seniors)
• Chapel Attendees will be limited to groups not exceeding 18 people for the following: - Outside for seniors (weather permitting)
- Daily Mass in Chapel • The above areas are marked to accommodate social distancing
- Reconciliation: Appointments to be scheduled with our Chaplain during first semester; • Classes will be released in a staggered format for lunch
our hope is to resume with visiting priests on campus during second semester • Students who are purchasing lunch will be admitted into the kitchen area, all other students will
- Adoration Fridays: Adoration will take place during a limited time period report to their designated eating area.
- Class Visits: Arranged as “class reservation” with established guidelines > Lunch menus for the week will be sent out on Sunday nights
- A limited lunch menu will be offered
• All-school Masses will be conducted virtually until further notice. All Sacraments, liturgies > Everything will be in prepackaged wrappers or boxes
etc. will adhere to Task Force recommendations but will be specifically structured by the > No extra snacks such as candy or ice cream will be sold
Campus Ministry Team > Bottled water will be the only drink sold during all lunches
> Students will be issued a temporary lunch Pin ID card which they will receive during
• Ignite Student Bible Study: Students must make prior reservations due to limited space homeroom the first day of school so that their Lunch ID card can be scanned. They will need
to bring this to lunch everyday until they receive their permanent student ID card
• Student Prayer Group: Meets in chapel on Tuesday afternoons
• National Life Chain Sunday: Attendance will be determined in October
• Living Rosary: Virtual with BT students, faculty, and staff in the month of October, dedicated
to the Rosary
• Kairos Student-led Retreat: Canceled for Fall semester, will be re-evaluated for Spring
• Light of the World Service Program: Sage Dining Response to COVID-19:
Service Opportunities will be posted as scheduled by approved volunteer agencies and
there will be smaller and limited service opportunities at Blessed Trinity to help students Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, SAGE has been planning and adapting our food preparation, service,
enjoy the value of service to others. Blessed Trinity Campus Ministry is dedicated to and menus to keep community members and our Team Members safe. A lot has been happening behind the scenes to
ensure we’re prepared for our new environment and service methods.
supporting and promoting the BT mission statement, “transforming lives in Christ.” At
Blessed Trinity, we live out our Christian faith in the Roman Catholic tradition, guided by our Safety is our top priority, and we’ve spent the past several months developing alternative service methods, safety and
Archbishop, in communion with the teaching authority of the Catholic Church. cleaning protocols, and other strategies that minimize contact between community members and with food. You’ll notice
Our focus is to develop the whole person by incorporating all academics with differences in the dining hall this year. Our goal is to keep your entire community safe while still providing outstanding
spirituality and service. Parents and students will receive a monthly email regarding current meals! We believe that meals on site will be more important than ever after months of self-isolation. We’re dedicated to
making mealtime safe and enjoyable for all community members.
service status.
Our complete approach to serving safely during the COVID-19 pandemic is available here. Please reach out to your SAGE
team with any questions.
Safety and quality service remain our priorities as we navigate what may be the new normal for dining service, and we
continue to support our clients, community members, and Team Members every way we can.
As always, we’ll provide a thoughtful and refreshing approach to dining and wellness that feeds guests in both body and
mind.
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BLESSED TRINITY
PANDEMIC TASK FORCE
Cathy Lancaster Principal
Susan Dorner Assistant Principal
Michael Henry Assistant Principal
Ramon Villacura Assistant Principal
Julie Jones Registered Nurse
Chris Leeds Head Athletic Trainer
Ricky Turner Athletic Director
TITAN SPIRIT ZONE PROTOCOL Richard Barden Social Studies Teacher
Ken Kenan Facilities Director
• Limit of five shoppers at any given time Jason Podhorez Computer System Administrator
• Shopping will be by appointment only Brandon Harwell Guidance Counselor
• Masks required Meredith Parker Guidance Counselor
• Use hand sanitizer from station at entrance prior to entering and when
leaving the store
• Parents will be permitted to shop when classes are in session, not when
classes are changing
• Titan Zone visitors are to call the store and an employee will meet them
at the front doors to go over health questions and take their temperature.
• Store Direct Line 770-255-5132
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