<![CDATA[CreativeSchmit! - Home (Class Blog)]]>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:20:01 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Week 31-32 April 13-24]]>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:02:32 GMThttps://www.creativeschmit.com/home-class-blog/week-31-32-april-13-24Announcements
Homeroom Survey

Classwork

AP Art History  Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet
  • Cards Due This week: 241-250  Q3 Feedback from Quizzes/Exams
  • Mon 4/13: Kahoot! (Vocabulary)
  • Wed 4/15: Kahoot! (Vocabulary)
  • Fri 4/17: Kahoot! (Vocabulary)
  • Tues: Practice Exam FRQ A and B (Put answers on the GOOGLE Doc, and share with Ms. Schmit)
  • Thurs: Practice Exam MCQ (answer on APClassroom.com)
Ceramics and Sculpture IPA 
  • Tue 4/14: Bust Project Sculpting Day 1/7 - have armature covered with clay by end of class
  • Thur. 4/16 : Bust Project Sculpting Day 2/7 - mass-in features (bonus if you build them hollow)
  • Mon 4/20 : Bust Project Sculpting Day 3/7 - refine massing of features (Day 1/2)
  • Wed 4/22 : Bust Project Sculpting Day 4/7 - refine details of features (Day 2/2)
  • Fri 4/24: Bust Project Sculpting Day 5/7 - Sculpt out hair (mass out hollow if needed)
  • Tues 4/28: Bust Project Sculpting Day 6/7 - Flex day - use as catchup day or for extra refining
  • Thur. 4/30: Bust Project Final Day 7/7! Prep for firing - Remove armature, thin out clay walls to 1/2 in thick and even throughout the project, make sure no air pockets are trapped!, clean up base so it sits un-supported, sign (inside towards the bottom. Place in Kiln room to start drying out. NOTE: last day to place in kiln room for firing is FRIDAY MAY 15th (this is a hard deadline so there it time for it to dry out and get fired before the end of the school year).
Photography IPA
  • Mon 4/13: Research Pinhole Unit READ everything in linked document and make a copy of it. Complete research and basic design by end of class today
  • Wed 4/15: Camera build day 1/2
  • Fri 4/17: Camera Build day 2/2
  • Tue 4/21: Camera obscura and Disposable camera Photo Shoot Day 1/2(pair up, each gets 1/2 of total images), we will be developing them in the dark room with our guest artist on Monday 4/27
  • Thur. 4/23: Disposable camera photo shoot day 2/2; won't be able to take images after today unless you get your own film ;-)
  • Mon. 4/27: Jen Crickenburger's Visit - plan on being in dark room G 328
Printmaking IPA
  • Mon 4/13: Printmaking Deep Dive Assignment Q4 - Read ENTIRE Doc before Starting AND make a copy of the document!;  Rotation Assignments ; Mono Printing Instructions
  • Wed. 4/15: Continue Printmaking Deep Dive, Mono Printing Intro/demo Rotation 1 will get their mono printing done today. 
  • Friday 4/17: Continue Printmaking Deep Dive, and Mono Printing - Rotation 2 complete prints by end of class
  • Tues 4/20: Continue Printmaking Deep Dive, and Mono Printing - Rotation 3 complete prints by end of class
  • Thurs. 4/22: Final Printmaking Deep Dive work day and Make up day for Mono Printing. 
Homeroom/SEL-
  • Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - no exceptions 
  • Tuesday-Thursday: "Pull Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in the room.
  • Friday: "Empowerment Hub" and fill out Folder Sheet - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions ​
]]><![CDATA[Week 30 3/30-4/3]]>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:23:34 GMThttps://www.creativeschmit.com/home-class-blog/week-28-330-43AP Q3 FRQ Exam Template

Announcments

  • Visual Arts Booster VIRTUAL Parent Meeting 3/31
  • No School for Students Friday April 3rd (Teacher Workday)

Classwork

AP Art History  Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet
  • Cards Due Week 28: 201-210
  • Cards Due Week 29: 211-220
  • Reminder due:  Deep Dive -  Be ready to present March 30th 
  • 3/30:  AP Q3 FRQ Exam Template Reminder- only complete 1 long form and 2 shortforms, however will evaluated whatever you get submitted, just share copy of your template with me no later than midnight tonight. You can use the AP Classroom version to access images given for prompts as needed.
  • 3/30: Q3 MCQ Exam - Complete on AP Classroom
Ceramics and Sculpture: Portrait or Bust Unit - Ceramic Bust Unit
  • Fri 3/27: Complete this worksheet based on the YouTube video linked in the document. READ instructions carefully and get as far as you can by the end of class. Turn in on canvas at the end of class- especially if you are not finished! This will be your first Rehearse assignment for Q4.
  • Tues 3/31 and Thurs 4/2: Create Chain links - as many as you can with time given. There will be a demo in class on Tuesday. Prizes will be awarded for: Most links assembled, best craftsmanship, and Both Most links and best craftsmanship. 
    • Note: Be ready to start your Ceramic Celebrity Bust the day we get back from break. We're waiting till then to start just so your project doesn't dry-out over the break; be ready because you will only have a total of 5 classes to sculpt your project. The Chain Link assignment is leading into our last unit, Metal working, we'll be working with the rest of Q4 ;-)
Photography IPA - Cyanotype Quiz
  • Mon 3/9 and Wed. 4/1 :  Create Accordion Pocket Book and Create a Flat-Lay- Self Portrait Photograph  (can work on improving grade for Q3 instead; scores for these assignments will go on Q4; but plan on making up time missed as homework)
    • Submission Template (you have edit privileges to this document use carefully and wisely!)
    • ​Can work on improving Q3 grade if needed - but you'll need to work on the work you're missing as homework.
Printmaking IPA - Same as Photography ;-)Sculpture IPA - Same as Ceramics ;-)

Homeroom/SEL-
  • Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - no exceptions 
  • Tuesday-Thursday: "Pull Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in the room.
]]><![CDATA[Week 28 and 29 3/16-27]]>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:07:23 GMThttps://www.creativeschmit.com/home-class-blog/week-28-and-29-316-27AP Art History  Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet
  • Cards Due Week 28: 201-210
  • Cards Due Week 29: 211-220
  • Reminder due:  Deep Dive -  Be ready to present March 30th 
  • End of Quarter Exam:  FRQ's March 24, MCQ's March 26th, Test corrections due by March 30th - any units studied this quarter are fair game for the exam ;-)
  • Tuesday 3/17: Co
  • Tues 3/24: Card Game Experiment - Feedback Document
  • Thurs 3/26: Card Game Experiment 2 - Game Rules - Feedback Document 2
Ceramics and Sculpture: Portrait or Bust Unit - Ceramic Bust Unit
  • Tues 3/10:  Co
  • Fri 3/27: Complete this worksheet based on the YouTube video linked in the document. READ instructions carefully and get as far as you can by the end of class. Turn in on canvas at the end of class- especially if you are not finished! This will be your first Rehearse assignment for Q4.
Photography IPA - Cyanotype Quiz Printmaking IPA - Same as Photography ;-)
Sculpture IPA - Same as Ceramics ;-)

Homeroom/SEL-
  • Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - no exceptions 
  • Tuesday-Thursday: "Pull Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in the room.
  • Friday: "Empowerment Hub" and fill out Folder Sheet - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions
]]><![CDATA[Week 27 3/9-3/13]]>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:31:29 GMThttps://www.creativeschmit.com/home-class-blog/week-27-39-313Announcments 
  1. Last day for Q3 Late/Regrade work: Friday March 27th
  2. Student Art Show date Changed to MARCH 26th 4pm-6pm
    1. Art Show Submissions Due March 20th
    2. Volunteer Sign-up Form (need adult and students)

Classwork

​AP Art History  Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet
  • Cards Due Week 27: 191-200 (Week 27)
  • Reminder due:  Deep Dive Proposal. Be ready to present March 30th 
  • End of Quarter Exam:  FRQ's March 24, MCQ's March 26th, Test corrections due by March 30th - any units studied this quarter are fair game for the exam ;-)
  • Monday 3/9: Continue Worksheet 2 (2nd tab in Google Doc Unit 10 Museum Curation Project (start presentation template)
  • Monday 3/11: Continue Worksheet 3 (have presentation ready to present at beginning of class Friday
  • Monday 3/13: Group Presentations
Ceramics and Sculpture: Portrait or Bust Unit - Ceramic Bust Unit
  • Tues 3/10:  Complete the Planning Worksheet for Bust Project. Start building Armature for Clay Bust Project
  • Thru 3/12: Complete planning and Armature (be ready to start with clay next class)
Photography IPA - Cyanotype Quiz
  • Mon 3/2 : Intro to Cyanotype - Submit your project proposal, Continue working on Final. Remember to bring objects you want to print for class!
  • Thurs 3/4 : same as 3/2, Reminder project is due March 13th plan accordingly! 
  • Monday 3/9 :  Take cyanotype quiz and get a 100 before you work on your final! 
Printmaking IPA - Same as Photography ;-)
Sculpture IPA - Same as Ceramics ;-)

Homeroom/SEL-
  • Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - no exceptions 
  • Tuesday-Thursday: "Pull Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in the room.
  • Friday: "Empowerment Hub" and fill out Folder Sheet - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions
]]><![CDATA[Week 26 March 2-5]]>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:17:53 GMThttps://www.creativeschmit.com/home-class-blog/week-26-march-2-5AP Art History- Unit 10 Project Link

Announcements

  1. No School for students 3/3 (teacher workday)
  2. ACT Test Wed 3/4 - Students not testing in Homeroom till exam ends then modified schedule
  3. Last day for Q3 Late/Regrade work: Friday March 27th
  4. Student Art Show date Changed to MARCH 26th 4pm-6pm
    1. Art Show Submissions Due March 20th
    2. Volunteer Sign-up Form (need adult and students)

Classwork

​AP Art History  Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet
  • Cards Due Week 26: 181-190 (week 26)
  • Cards Due Week 27: 191-200 (Week 27)
  • Reminder due:  Deep Dive Proposal. Be ready to present March 30th 
  • End of Quarter Exam:  FRQ's March 24, MCQ's March 26th, Test corrections due by March 30th - any units studied this quarter are fair game for the exam ;-)
  • Monday 3/2: Complete Worksheet 1 (first tab in Google Doc) Unit 10 Museum Curation Project; Due at end of class
  • Thursday 3/5: Complete Worksheet 2 (2nd tab in Google Doc Unit 10 Museum Curation Project
Ceramics and Sculpture: Portrait or Bust Unit
  • Wed 3/4: ACT Testing Day - Modified Schedule; Continue Mixed Media Bust - Due @end of class Friday
  • Fri 3/6: Last Day for Mixed Media Bust. If needed can take home or come in during Dragon Time to work on more but turn in no mater what by end of class today! You can resubmit it again after you "finish" it
Photography IPA
  • Mon 3/2 : Intro to Cyanotype - Submit your project proposal, Continue working on Final. Remember to bring objects you want to print for class!
  • Thurs 3/4 : same as 3/2, Reminder project is due March 13th plan accordingly! 
Printmaking IPA - Same as Photography ;-)
Sculpture IPA - Same as Ceramics ;-)

Homeroom/SEL-
  • Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - no exceptions 
  • Tuesday-Thursday: "Pull Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in the room.
  • Friday: "Empowerment Hub" and fill out Folder Sheet - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions
]]><![CDATA[Week 24-25 2/16 - 2/27]]>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:34:05 GMThttps://www.creativeschmit.com/home-class-blog/week-24-25-216-227Announcements
  • Monday Feb. 16th No School for Students (Teacher Work Day)
  • Midterm Progress reports are coming up! Make sure you have everything submitted on Canvas. Grades will be once, and only once a week ;-)

Classwork

AP Art History  Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet
  • Cards Due Week 24: 161-70 (week 24)
  • Cards Due Week 25: 171-80 (Week 25)
  • Reminder due:  your Chart of World Religions 1- Chart of World Religions 2 use this Image as a reference. (Week 24) 
  • Reminder Due: Q3 Deep Dive Project PROPOSAL Due by end of week 25
  • Wed 2/18: Continue Unit 7-8; Japan Lecture 1 - Use remaining time to work on cards or deep dive proposal 
  • Fri 2/20: Finish Unit 7-8; Japan Lecture 2: Use remaining time to work on cards or deep dive proposal; Quiz 1 and 2 will be next week on Tuesday and Thursday ;-)
Ceramics and Sculpture: Portrait or Bust Unit
  • Tues 2/17: Make armature for Mixed Media Mini Bust and watch demo.
  • Thurs 2/19: Mixed Media Mini Bust Work Day - Round 1 complete theirs by end of class
  • Mon 2/23: Mixed Media Mini Bust Work Day - Round 2 complete theirs by end of class
  • Wed 2/25: MMM Bust Catch up day (if absent); Intro and start planning for Ceramic Bust Project
  • Fri 2/27: Planning for Bust Project Due at end of class
Photography IPA
  • Wed 2/18: Intro to Cyanotype - Toning day, created 4 toned cyanotypes with one of those cyanotypes including selective toning 
  • Fri 2/20: Continue planning and working on your Final project, if there is sun start printing, double check if you need to wash any cyanotypes, if you need to create cyanotype paper/fabric do that as well. Bring items you want to print for Tuesday 
  • Tues 2/24: Start working on Final project and printing today! The weather is looking good that day so bring in the items you want to print!
  • ​Thurs 2/26: Working on Final, washing any cyanotypes. Weather is not looking good today so do a majority of your printing Tuesday 2/24
Printmaking IPA - Same as Photography ;-)
Sculpture IPA - Same as Ceramics ;-)

Homeroom/SEL-
  • Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - no exceptions 
  • Tuesday-Thursday: "Pull Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in the room.
  • Friday: "Empowerment Hub" and fill out Folder Sheet - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions
]]><![CDATA[Week 23 2/9 - 2/13]]>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:02:55 GMThttps://www.creativeschmit.com/home-class-blog/week-23-29-213Announcments
  • Wednesday is now a regular full day of school (no longer early release)
  • Complete Year Book Survey
  • Request google form- Complete this Google Form for next year's classes (only fill out once if you have multiple art classes). You can "fix" if needed but get done asap. Remember this is your chance to request classes. 

Classwork

All Classes - New procedure! Click on this Link and follow directions on 1st slide -we'll go over this procedure when we're back in person- bonus points if you get it started remotely ;-)
 
AP Art History  Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet Ceramics and Sculpture: Portrait or Bust Unit
  • Tues 2/10: Use the Skull Anatomy Worksheet (for reference) and Slide 7 (info and instructional videos). Last work day in class to complete. Just need to get it "done enough" (have anatomy done as best you can and make fire-able, write name on inside).
  • Thurs 2/12: Complete Skull Anatomy Quiz on Canvas. Watch and take notes on mini bust mixed media demo.
Photography IPA Printmaking IPA Sculpture IPA - Same as Ceramics
Homeroom/SEL-
  • Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - no exceptions 
  • Tuesday-Thursday: "Pull Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in the room.
  • Friday: "Empowerment Hub" and fill out Folder Sheet - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions
]]><![CDATA[Week 20-21 1/19-1/29]]>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:17:40 GMThttps://www.creativeschmit.com/home-class-blog/week-20-21-119-129Announcements 
School Canceled Monday January 26th, Remote learning days 1/27 and 1/28 
Remote Learning Plan read this because ATTENDANCE COUNTS!!!
  • To be counted as present you must meet one of the communication options by 2:30 the day of remote learning. If you have/didn't have power or internet access until after that, contact me as soon as it's restored.
    • Teams Link (will be active 8am-2pm)
    • Ms. Schmit's Google Voice (Call or Text any time): 980-263- 9876 (updated 1/29)
​​School Rule Reminders
  1. Late Arrival / Early Check-out:  requires a contract and that all students must sign out and when returning always go through the scanners.
  2. Nothing in/on ears! no earbuds, earphones, noise canceling devices, hoods, etc. The only people who have exception are those who have legal documentation and can only have them in place during class. No-one wearing them in hall between classes.
  3. No personal Electronic Devices (aka PED's): this is state law, not just a school rule. If seen they will be at risk of being confiscated.

Classwork

All Classes - New procedure! Click on this Link and follow directions on 1st slide -we'll go over this procedure when we're back in person- bonus points if you get it started remotely ;-)
 
AP Art History  Calendar - Cards Submission Template - R.W 250 Sheet
  • Cards Due This week: 151-60  note: 141-115 was moved to Q3 to give people a chance to get them submitted even though it was originally assigned for Q2.
  • Mon 1/26: Need to complete even on school canceled days as much as possible otherwise it will eat into our review and writing workshops for the AP Exam. Email Ms. Schmit when done. Remote Learning - watch Unit 6 video 1, video 2, make sure cards 141-150 are submitted, then submit notes on Canvas.
  • Wed 1/28: Complete Monday's work AND add Video 3
  • Fri 1/30: Review and Catchup day
  • Tues 2/3: School canceled however need to complete Unit 7 video 1
  • Thurs 2/5: Watch Video 2 for Unit 7 and Start crating your Chart of World Religions 1- Chart of World Religions 2 use this Image as a reference. 
Ceramics and Sculpture: Portrait or Bust Unit
  • Thurs 1/22: 1 Day cardboard project due by end of class, set up new daily work portfolio (linked above), then share document with Ms. Schmit asap.​
  • Tues 1/27: Remote learning day Assignment or if in person learn Scull anatomy and take Parts of the Face Anatomy Quiz on Canvas (remember you can retake as many times as you'd like but after the 3rd, time probably should ask for help). 
  • Thurs 1/29: Took Face Anatomy Quiz (remember you can retake at home with open notes after today. I'll keep your highest score. We went over New Class Procedure, Remote learning stuff, and got supplies ready for next week to take home incase we're full remote. 
  • Fri 1/30: Review remote learning stuff and do some Kazooist's for review of Required works.
  • Mon 2/2: School Canceled
  • Wed 2/4: Remote Learning: 1st Complete this Google Form for next year's classes (only fill out once if you have multiple art classes)Start sculpting your anatomically correct skull. Use the following resources to guide your work. Use the Skull Anatomy Worksheet (for reference) and Slide 7 (info and instructional videos). I will be hosting a live recorded demo on Teams starting at 9:00 AM. Join in if you want to work together or need a step-by-step walkthrough.
    • ​To be marked "Present" and stay on track, submit the following to Canvas: Photos of your progress: You don't need a finished skull today!
      • ​​Goal: Just complete the "blocking in" phase (getting the basic shape and proportions right) is the best way to ensure you finish the project on time! We'll work on details next time. 
Photography IPA
  • Mon 1/26: School Canceled 
  • Wed 1/28: complete remote learning assignment  Photo assignment link then submit on canvas- pay attention to tabs in doc! Note: if you got it done on Monday, just need to submit it on canvas ;-)
  • Thurs 1/30: Warm up Article (read and summarize), intro new daily procedure (instructions at top), go over next unit, take supplies home incase we're full remote next week. 
  • Tuesday 2/3: School Canceled
  • Thursday 2/3: Read through the Frottage/Texture Unit Document's first tab to get a better idea of where your project will need to end up at the end. THEN complete the Texture Hunt (aka swatching your textures and colors you'll you can find/may want to use for your project. Keep in mind textures may "read" differently with different colors and how you may layer them. Keep that in mind when working. Ms. Schmit will be doing a live recorded demo starting at 9am if you want to work together.
    • ​To be marked "Present" and stay on track, submit the following to Canvas: Photos of your progress.
Printmaking IPA
  • Mon 1/26: School Canceled
  • Wed 1/28: complete remote learning assignment Print assignment link then submit on canvas- pay attention to tabs in doc! Note: if you got it done on Monday, just need to submit it on canvas ;-)
  • Thurs 1/30: Warm up Article (read and summarize), intro new daily procedure (instructions at top), go over next unit, take supplies home incase we're full remote next week. 
  • Mon 2/3: you're following the same Remote learning assignment as Printmaking - if you have me for both classes you do need to use the time given for both classes. You can either make a bigger/more elaborate project OR make 2 different ones. 
Sculpture IPA - Same as Ceramics
Homeroom/SEL-
  • Monday: Ms. S Check's Folders and gives feedback - everyone in assigned homeroom - no exceptions 
  • Tuesday-Thursday: "Pull Outs", School Work, or Silent Reading (make sure your name is on a list otherwise you'll be marked absent if not in the room.
  • Friday: "Empowerment Hub" and fill out Folder Sheet - everyone in assigned homeroom - exceptions
]]><![CDATA[Week 20-21 1/12-23 (End of Q2)]]>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:34:26 GMThttps://www.creativeschmit.com/home-class-blog/week-20-21-112-23-end-of-q2End of Q2 Testing
Take time to read the full End of Q2 testing schedule with testing locations for EOC's links
The TLDR -
  • All Teacher made exams will be given during 1/12-13  (regular bell schedule)
  • EOC's will happen 1/14-1/16 on Early Release Days and take priority over any other exams
  • Make-up Testing: 1/20-21 (no school on 1/19)
  • 1/14-1/21 Non-Testing Students: If you don't have an EOC exam, you’ll be in the Auditorium for study hall. If you choose to stay home on these days, your absence will not count against the 10-day rule.
  • Thursday 1/22 is regular school day and 1st day of Q3

Ms. Schmit's Midterm Exams

AP Art History: need to complete Q2 MCQ, FRQ-A, and FRQ-B posted on AP Classroom. Test Corrections will be due by the end of Monday 
ALL other Classes: exam will be an in-person demonstration of understanding of Elements of Art and Principles of Design. If you are absent -email me asap to coordinate make up. 
]]><![CDATA[Week 19 Welcome back from Break!]]>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:29:18 GMThttps://www.creativeschmit.com/home-class-blog/week-after-breakAnnouncments
  • New Room is G124 (all classes for now)
  • Grades: I think managed to get most if not all Classes grades updated as of 1/8 (I'm doing another round of checking/grading 1/9). If you have any questions about them, talk to me directly next time I see you in class (email me if you will be absent only)
    • AP Art History - the link to your essay results are linked in the Q2 Exam FRQ's Canvas Assignment Description
  • Midterms: with the craziness of moving to the new building and only having 2 days for teacher made exams this year, I'm thinking of doing them a little differently this time. Give me your input via this form no later than Thursday 1/8 - Midterm Exam Voting Form

Classwork

We're all working on getting the studio space organized and set up so we're ready to start fresh with the new quarter. I'll be announcing various things we're doing during class this week. If you're going to be out, just email me asap ;-)

If anyone is NOT taking EOC's on Jan 14 or 15th I could use some help with final setup of the Sculpture, Ceramics, and Photography Studios. You must email me  I'll reply to that email and that will be your pass to get to my room, you must be present in G124 by 7:15 - both those things need to be followed ​otherwise you'll likely get stuck int he Auditorium all day instead ;-)
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