The Thursday Owl - October 23, 2025

The Thursday OwL

The Alcott ptg weekly email

October 23, 2025

The PTG provides information and support to the Alcott community and raises funds to help make our school the best it can be.

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News and Announcements

5th Grade Food Collection to Benefit Open Table

Grade 5 students are working together on a community service project to benefit Open Table, a local food pantry and meal program whose mission is to provide fresh food and household supplies to keep families healthy. We need your help to make our project - a school-wide collection of items for Open Table Kids Bags - a success! Open Table distributes more than 150 bags a week to children who visit the food pantry with their families.

Each grade is asked to donate different items to the bins outside their classrooms. Kindergarten - boxes of mac and cheese; Grade 1 - small, individual boxes of cereal or oatmeal packets; Grade 2 - 100% juice boxes; Grade 3 - fruit cups or applesauce cups (no sugar added); Grade 4 - granola bars, fruit bars, or canned soup; Grade 5 - canned soup/ravioli or snack-sized crackers/pretzels

Kids Bags will be prepared by fifth graders and delivered to Open Table in early November. Please see this flyer for more info. Many thanks for your support of this great organization and the kids and families they serve!

Alcott Movie Night Tomorrow!

Please note: This is not a drop-off event. Every child must have an adult responsible for supervising them. Alcott Movie Night is TOMORROW: Friday, October 24th! Today is the LAST DAY for students to vote for their preferred movie (Moana 2, Elio, the new Lilo & Stitch, or Zootopia) via small change donations in buckets in the main lobby. Concessions will be available starting at 5:30, and the movie will begin at 6pm. Cash preferred for concessions and/or ticket sales day of event.

Kate Smith & Emily Dreitz are still looking for additional volunteers to help make Alcott Movie Night a blockbuster event! Please consider helping and sign up here! Tickets are $20 per family and can be pre-purchased here. Families in need of ticket assistance may contact Mike Kordosky (mkordosky@concordps.org). Hope to see many of you there!

Meadow Farms Ends Today!

The Meadow Farms Fundraiser ends TODAY, Thursday, October 23!

Get final orders in: Meadow Farm Fundraiser.

Thank you for supporting Alcott via Meadow Farms!

Save the Date: Walk to School Day

Our first fall Walk to School Day is Thursday, November 6.

Additional details to follow! Sign up here to help with hot chocolate distribution.

Picture Retake Day

Retake day is Wednesday, November 12th.

For any issues with orders, including info about order forms, late orders, missing orders, and refunds, please contact our Coffee Pond Customer Care staff directly: Lifeguards@coffeepond.com or 508-907-6633 ext. 0.

Alcott’s All School Turkey Trot

Alcott’s annual Turkey Trot will be held on Wednesday, October 29. Please see Mr. Gaudreau’s note HERE for all the details!

Alcott Variety Show

The Alcott Variety Show will showcase on November 20, 2025!

For those of you who may not know, the Alcott School Variety Show is a family-friendly evening that showcases the awesome talents of our Alcott students (and sometimes teachers!) This is meant to be a fun, supportive night, with no competition involved. Talents can be performing an instrument, doing stand-up comedy, performing a skit, dancing, or whatever you can think of! Participation details can be found HERE.

First Grade Events

All Class Play Date: Sunday, 10/26 from 10am-12pm (Castle Playground)

Adults-Only Social: Thursday, 11/20 at 6pm (Revolution Hall in Lexington)

Volunteer Opportunities

October Composting at Lunch: Sign up here. Feel free to come often!

November Composting at Lunch: Sign up here. Feel free to come often!

PTG Instagram

Calendar and Important Dates

Every Wednesday is a Half Day

  • October 23 - Meadow Farms Sale Ends

  • October 24 - Alcott Movie Night (5:30pm snacks; 6pm movie) *Not a drop-off event*

  • October 26 - First Grade Class Play Date (10am-12pm)

  • October 29 - Turkey Trot (9:45-11:45 with grade-specific times)

  • October 29 - Alcott Variety Show Auditions

  • October 31 - Last Day to Donate to Open Table

  • November 6 - Walk to School Day

  • November 10 - K-5 Conferences (No School)

  • November 11 - Veterans Day (No School)

  • November 12 - Picture Retake Day

  • November 20 - First Grade Adult Social (6pm)

  • November 20 - Alcott Variety Show (6pm)

  • November 27 - 30 - Thanksgiving Recess

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In the Community

Sip, Sweat & Shop to Support Our Students!

From November 13-23, eight local businesses will donate a percentage of all purchases to the Concord Education Fund, which provides teacher grants for innovative programs that enrich learning for students in the Concord-Carlisle school district - programs that go beyond what school budgets can cover. It's an easy way to support our teachers and students - just shop, eat, or work out locally! See more details here.

Call for Treasurer – Friends of the Concord Free Public Library

The Friends of the Concord Free Public Library are seeking a Treasurer to join our volunteer Board. This essential role includes maintaining accurate financial records, performing light bookkeeping, assisting with book sale proceeds, and preparing and filing annual IRS documents and tax returns.

We are in urgent need of someone with basic financial or bookkeeping experience who would like to contribute meaningfully to the Library’s ongoing programs and community initiatives.

If you are interested or would like to learn more, please contact Erin Piro, Vice President of the Friends (603) 667-1030 or eliza.erin@gmail.com.

Watershed Warriors at Fowler

What can we do to protect our rivers? TerraCorps Fellows from OARS 3 Rivers will teach us about the various pollutants that impact our watershed using their EnviroScape model. Drop in for a hands-on learning experience! This event takes place today, Thursday, October 23 from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Fowler Library Meeting Room (1322 Main Street). All ages welcome. No registration required. Questions: 978-318-3550

Marcella Pixley at Concord Main Library

The Concord Free Public Library is hosting National Book Award long-listed author Marcella Pixley on Tuesday, October 28 at 6pm to celebrate the launch of her newest middle-grade book, Neshama. Activities include an author talk, reading, and book signing. Find more information and register here: http://cfpl.info/4ndVZpm.

The Great Pumpkin Smash at Codman Community Farms

Join us on Sunday, November 2 from 10am-2pm in Lincoln, MA for the 5th Annual Pumpkin Smash (hosted by Codman Community Farms, Mothers Out Front of Lincoln/Concord, and WCCA) — a fun, family-friendly event where your old pumpkins help the planet! Instead of tossing them, smash them up and feed the farm animals or compost them into healthy soil. Please remove candles, stickers, & decorations (no painted pumpkins). Suggested donation is $1/pumpkin to support Codman Farms. Interested in helping out? Sign up for a time slot on this form.

Event Highlights: Smash your pumpkins & gourds — pigs and cows will love them! Enjoy farm-fresh food & ice cream cookie sandwiches (vegan/GF options available). Learn easy composting tips at our Composting Corner. Bike over for a chance to win a raffle prize!

Helping Teens (and Parents) Thrive in the Digital Age

Growing Up Well is a community event series that tackles one of the most pressing challenges of our time: how to raise healthy, resilient kids in the digital age. This series brings together leading experts, community leaders, educators, and families to share insights and practical solutions. 

The first event, on October 28, 2025, from 6-7:15pm at Concord Carlisle High School, is Thriving Together in a High-Tech World, where Jean Twenge, PhD—award-winning psychologist, author, and mother of three teens—shares ten evidence-based strategies from her acclaimed book 10 Rules for Raising Teens in a High-Tech World.  This event is free, but registration is required.

The second event, on November 19, 2025, is The Anxious Generation: Supporting Teens in a Tech-Driven World. Join us for a reception starting at 6pm, followed by a panel discussion from 6:30-7:30pm, where an interactive panel of experts explores how smartphones and social media are reshaping childhood—and what families and communities can do to reclaim balance.  This event is free, but registration is required.

Kids Thrive in Nature

Get the kids outside to play like nature intended with Kids Naturally. Each day at Kids Naturally is an adventure of learning, play, exploration and collaboration inspired by stories and surrounded by nature! Programs meet Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Register Now at Kids-Naturally.com.

Library Community Survey

We want to hear from you! The Concord Free Public Library is planning for the future, and your input is essential. Complete our Community Survey at cfpl.info/survey to share your thoughts about your library experiences and help shape future collections, services, and programs. All responses are strictly confidential and will be shared only in summary form as part of our strategic planning process.

Veterans Day Boys Basketball Clinic

The CCHS Boys Basketball Veterans Day clinic (for 2nd-8th graders) is the most important fundraiser of the year for the program. All proceeds go toward the Boys' Basketball program to help pay for assistant coaches, team building activities, team dinners and the end of season banquet. The clinic will be held from 9am - 2pm on Tuesday, November 11 at Concord Carlisle High School. Find more info and register here.

CC Youth Hockey: In-Town Registration Open for 2025-26!

Registration now open for Learn-to-Skate, Learn-to-Play, and Hot Shots.

-Hot Shot Hockey is for Girls and Boys 8-15 yrs old who are looking for a fun, learning-focused, no-pressure hockey experience. Hot Shots includes 14+ weeks of games and practices starting on November 16th.

-The Learn-to-Play program is considered our "Hockey 101" program and is geared for Girls and Boys who were born between 1/1/17 and 12/31/20.

-Learn-to-Skate is for children 3yrs+ and teaches skating fundamentals.

-Learn-to-Skate and Learn-to-Play begin the 15th/16th of November at the Middlesex School rink. 

Please visit www.ccyh.org for more details and to register your child.

Standing SEPAC Office Hours

Office hours are an opportunity to talk in person to help answer any special education questions and get parent-to-parent support. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 11am-12:30pm at the Concord Main Library.

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The Thursday Owl - October 16, 2025

The Thursday OwL

The Alcott ptg weekly email

October 16, 2025

The PTG provides information and support to the Alcott community and raises funds to help make our school the best it can be.

Alcott ptg website

News and Announcements

Message from the President and Fall Fest Reminder

If you weren't at Bike to School last week, you missed out on some serious fun! Thanks to Serena Crosina and the Green Team, we had the largest turnout ever for Alcott Bike to School with dozens of kids and adults rolling and strolling to school. And no Bike to School would be complete without a cameo from our local celebrity, Thor the CPD comfort dog! 

If you want to keep the good times rolling, join us this Sunday, October 19 from 1-3pm at Alcott for our annual Fall Fest! We will have an inflatable obstacle course, bounce house, carnival games, pumpkin painting, face painting, yummy food, and more. This event is free for the Alcott community and suitable for all ages. An event like Fall Fest takes a huge crew of volunteers to pull off so please check out the SignUp Genius HERE to see how you can help. Just an hour of your time will make a difference! Thanks, and see you Sunday! -Abby Flanagan

Picture Day Information: Portraits, Class Photos & Retake Day

Portrait packages went home with students last week. Class photos will be shipped with Retake Day packages. Retake day is Wednesday, November 12th.

For any issues with orders, including info about order forms, late orders, missing orders, and refunds, please contact our Coffee Pond Customer Care staff directly: Lifeguards@coffeepond.com or 508-907-6633 ext. 0.

Alcott Movie Night!

Alcott Movie Night is next Friday, October 24th! The movie will be decided by the students starting TOMORROW. Students may vote for their preferred movie (Moana 2, Elio, the new Lilo & Stitch, or Zootopia) via small change donations in buckets in the main lobby. Concessions will be available starting at 5:30, and the movie will begin at 6pm to allow for greater participation by some of our younger Alcott families! 

Kate Smith & Emily Dreitz are still looking for additional volunteers to help make Alcott Movie Night a blockbuster event! Please consider helping and sign up here! Tickets are $20 per family and can be pre-purchased here. Families in need of ticket assistance may contact Mike Kordosky (mkordosky@concordps.org). 

Alcott’s All School Turkey Trot

Alcott’s annual Turkey Trot will be held on Wednesday, October 29. Please see Mr. Gaudreau’s note HERE for all the details!

Alcott Variety Show

The Alcott Variety Show will showcase on November 20, 2025!

For those of you who may not know, the Alcott School Variety Show is a family-friendly evening that showcases the awesome talents of our Alcott students (and sometimes teachers!) This is meant to be a fun, supportive night, with no competition involved. Talents can be performing an instrument, doing stand-up comedy, performing a skit, dancing, or whatever you can think of! Participation details can be found HERE.

A Note from Nurse Asselin

Please see the October Nurse’s note HERE.

Meadow Farms Fundraising Sale

The Meadow Farms continues through Thursday, October 23! Meadow Farms offers an opportunity to purchase items from their catalogue, with a percentage of the proceeds benefiting Alcott as part of our fundraising efforts. It's a win-win!

You can purchase anything from candles to wrapping paper, to food and kitchen items, to flower bulbs! Get an early start on your holiday shopping and support your child's school community. Feel free to share with grandparents, family friends, or anyone who would enjoy this great opportunity!

Go to the main link, Meadow Farm Fundraiser, to start shopping or make it a little more personal to share with family and friends and raise funds with her own personalized fundraising page in your child's name! Let's see who can share and raise the most!! Get started by registering here - Personal Fundraising Page.

First Grade Events

All Class Play Date: Sunday, 10/26 from 10am-12pm (Castle Playground)

Adults-Only Social: Thursday, 11/20 at 6pm (Revolution Hall in Lexington)

Second Grade Adult Meet-Up

Adults-Only Get Together at Revolution Hall in Lexington: Tonight, Thursday, 10/16 from 6-8pm. A casual get-together for adults to catch up. You can purchase your own food/beverages there. See you tonight!

Volunteer Opportunities

October Composting at Lunch: Sign up here! Feel free to come often!

PTG Instagram

Calendar and Important Dates

Every Wednesday is a Half Day

  • October 16 - 2nd Grade Adults-Only Get Together (6pm)

  • October 19 - Variety Show Participation Form Due (by 9pm)

  • October 19 - Fall Fest (1-3pm)

  • October 23 - Meadow Farms Sale Ends

  • October 24 - Alcott Movie Night (5:30pm snacks; 6pm movie)

  • October 26 - First Grade Class Play Date (10am-12pm)

  • October 29 - Turkey Trot (9:45-11:45 with grade-specific times)

  • October 29 - Alcott Variety Show Auditions

  • November 10 - K-5 Conferences (No School)

  • November 11 - Veterans Day (No School)

  • November 12 - Picture Retake Day

  • November 20 - First Grade Adult Social (6pm)

  • November 20 - Alcott Variety Show (6pm)

DISTRICT CALENDAR

In the Community

Library Community Survey

We want to hear from you! The Concord Free Public Library is planning for the future, and your input is essential. Complete our Community Survey at cfpl.info/survey to share your thoughts about your library experiences and help shape future collections, services, and programs. All responses are strictly confidential and will be shared only in summary form as part of our strategic planning process.

Veterans Day Boys Basketball Clinic

The CCHS Boys Basketball Veterans Day clinic (for 2nd-8th graders) is the most important fundraiser of the year for the program. All proceeds go toward the Boys' Basketball program to help pay for assistant coaches, team building activities, team dinners and the end of season banquet. The clinic will be held from 9am - 2pm on Tuesday, November 11 at Concord Carlisle High School. Find more info and register here.

Milldam Nursery School is Now Accepting Applications!

Milldam Nursery School is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year! Visit milldamnurseryschool.org to learn more about our cooperative preschool. Please also join us for our Annual Harvest Fest and Open House. Come tour Milldam along with Music by Rockabye Beats, pumpkin auction, fall treats & autumn-inspired crafts and STEM activity. Saturday, October 18th, 10am-12pm at the outdoor courtyard behind First Parish at 20 Lexington Road in Concord. Rain date: October 25.

CC Youth Hockey: In-Town Registration Open for 2025-26!

Registration now open for Learn-to-Skate, Learn-to-Play, and Hot Shots.

-Hot Shot Hockey is for Girls and Boys 8-15 yrs old who are looking for a fun, learning-focused, no-pressure hockey experience. Hot Shots includes 14+ weeks of games and practices starting on November 16th.

-The Learn-to-Play program is considered our "Hockey 101" program and is geared for Girls and Boys who were born between 1/1/17 and 12/31/20.

-Learn-to-Skate is for children 3yrs+ and teaches skating fundamentals.

-Learn-to-Skate and Learn-to-Play begin the 15th/16th of November at the Middlesex School rink. 

Please visit www.ccyh.org for more details and to register your child.

Join us to celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouts in Concord and Carlisle!

Past and present Girl Scouts, friends, and family are all welcome at the historic Concord Scout House on Saturday, October 18, from 1-3 p.m. Come for cake, music, and crafts, and celebrate a century of leadership and service. Interested in joining a troop? We encourage you to attend and learn more! RSVP and get more details here: https://evite.me/dBerZn7qWG.

SEPAC Coffee Chat

Please join us October 22nd-Saltbox Kitchen @9am. Please join us for a casual conversation. Get to know other parents and caregivers with students who also have learning differences. SEPAC board members will also be available to answer questions and chat. You can find more information on our website and on social media about other events. http://www.concordsepac.org

Standing SEPAC Office Hours

Office hours are an opportunity to talk in person to help answer any special education questions and get parent-to-parent support. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 11am-12:30pm at the Concord Main Library.

Alcott PTG, 93 Laurel St, Concord, MA 01742, USA

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ALCOTT SCHOOL CALENDAR

The Thursday Owl - October 9, 2025

The Thursday OwL

The Alcott ptg weekly email

October 9, 2025

The PTG provides information and support to the Alcott community and raises funds to help make our school the best it can be.

Alcott ptg website

News and Announcements

Alcott Fall Fest 

Sunday October 19 1:00-3:00pm

Join the Alcott community for an afternoon of fall fun at Alcott. Bounce houses, carnival games, face painting, concessions and even family photos with Alcott's one and only Bronson! The event is free of charge and open to the Alcott community. Bring your whole family and enjoy the fun! We need lots of volunteers to make this event happen so find a friend and sign up HERE.

Alcott’s All School “Turkey Trot”

Alcott’s annual Turkey Trot will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Please see Mr. Gaudreau’s note HERE for all the details!

Save the Date for Alcott Movie Night!

Join us on Friday, October 24th for a fan-favorite Alcott Movie Night! The movie will be decided by the students the week leading up to the event via small change donations in buckets in the main lobby. Concessions will be available starting at 5:30, and the movie will begin at 6pm to allow for greater participation by some of our younger Alcott families! Kate Smith & Emily Dreitz are looking for additional volunteers to help make Alcott Movie Night a blockbuster event! Please consider helping, and sign up here! Tickets for the event are $20 per family and can be pre-purchased here.

Alcott Variety Show *NEW DATE*

This year the Alcott Variety Show will showcase on November 20, 2025! This is a change from previous years, where our show was held in the late spring. 

For those of you who may not know, the Alcott School Variety Show is a family-friendly evening that showcases the awesome talents of our Alcott students (and sometimes teachers!) This is meant to be a fun, supportive night, with no competition involved. Talents can be performing an instrument, doing stand-up comedy, performing a skit, dancing, or whatever you can think of! Participation details can be found HERE.

A Note from Nurse Asselin

Please see the October Nurse’s note HERE

Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day is TODAY October 9!

Event details can be found HERE

Meadow Farms Fundraising Sale

The Meadow Farms sale is here!  Continuing through Thursday, October 23, Meadow Farms offers an opportunity to purchase items from their catalogue, with a percentage of the proceeds benefiting Alcott as part of our fundraising efforts. It's a win-win!

You can purchase anything from candles to wrapping paper, to food and kitchen items, to flower bulbs! Get an early start on your holiday shopping and support your child's school community. Feel free to share with grandparents, family friends, or anyone who would enjoy this great opportunity!

Go to the main link, Meadow Farm Fundraiser, to start shopping or make it a little more personal to share with family and friends and raise funds with her own personalized fundraising page in your child's name! Let's see who can share and raise the most!! Get started by registering here - Personal Fundraising Page.

First Grade Meet Ups

First Grade - All Class Meetup

Date: Oct 26th - Location: Castle Playground- Time: 10am-12 pm

First Grade - Adult Social

Date: Nov 20th- Location: Craft Food Halls Revolution Hall - Lexington, MA - Time: 6 pm

Calling all Kindergarten Families!  Let’s Get Together!

Adults-Only Meet Up: Please join us TONIGHT, 10/9, at Revolution Hall in Lexington at 6pm. Come catch up with fellow Alcott K parents for a casual evening get together! Food and drinks will be available for purchase. 

Second Grade Community Events

Adults-Only Get Together at Revolution Hall in Lexington: Thursday 10/16, 6pm-8pm. A casual get-together for adults to catch up. You can purchase your own food/beverages there!

Volunteer Opportunities

October Composting at Lunch: Sign up here! Feel free to come often!


PTG Instagram

Calendar and Important Dates

Every Wednesday is a Half DayOctober 9 - Bike/Walk to School Day

  • October 9 - Kindergarten Adults-Only Get Together

  • October 13 - No School (Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day)

  • October 16 - 2nd Grade Adults-Only Get Together

  • October 19 - Deadline to complete Alcott Variety Show Participation form

  • October 19 - Fall Fest

  • October 24 - Alcott Movie Night

  • October 29 - Turkey Trot

  • October 26 - First Grade Class Meet Up

  • October 29 - Alcott Variety Show Auditions

  • November 20- First Grade Adult Social

  • November 20- Alcott Variety Show


School Calendar

In the Community

Milldam Nursery School is now accepting applications!

Milldam Nursery School is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year! Visit milldamnurseryschool.org to learn more about our cooperative preschool. Please also join us for our Annual Harvest Fest and Open House. Come tour Milldam along with Music by Rockabye Beats, pumpkin auction, fall treats & autumn-inspired crafts and STEM activity. Saturday, October 18th, 10am-12pm at the outdoor courtyard behind First Parish at 20 Lexington Road in Concord. Rain date: October 25.

Concord Carlisle Youth Hockey: In-Town Registration Open for 2025-2026

Concord Carlisle Youth Hockey: In-Town Registration Open for 2025-2026
Registration is now open for Learn-to-Skate, Learn-to-Play, and Hot Shots. 

  • Hot Shot Hockey is for Girls and Boys 8-15 yrs old who are looking for a fun, learning-focused, no-pressure hockey experience. Hot Shots includes 14+ weeks of games and practices starting on November 16th.

  • The Learn-to-Play program is considered our "Hockey 101" program and is geared for Girls and Boys who were born between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2020. 

  • Learn-to-Skate is for children 3yrs and up and teaches skating fundamentals.

  • Learn-to-Skate and Learn-to-Play begin the 15th/16th of November at the Middlesex School rink. 

Please visit www.ccyh.org for more details and to register your child

Join us to celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouts in Concord and Carlisle!

Past and present Girl Scouts, friends, and family are all welcome at the historic Concord Scout House on Saturday, October 18, from 1-3 p.m. Come for cake, music, and crafts, and celebrate a century of leadership and service. Interested in joining a troop? We encourage you to attend and learn more! RSVP and get more details here: https://evite.me/dBerZn7qWG 

Community Closet Coat Drive

October 1 - October 16. The Concord Carlisle Foundation's Community Closet is hosting a Winter Coat Drive for CC families in need. Please donate your gently used winter coats - infants through adults! Drop off at either the CCF office (37 Main Street, Suite 3, Concord) or the TriCon Church (54 Walden Street, Concord - look for the box outside of Parish Hall). 

SEPAC News

Parents as Partners

October 9th 5:30 pm / On Zoom: ID 92869081583. Please join us for a dialogue with the Concord Public Schools and Concord Carlisle Regional School District Superintendent, Dr. Laurie Hunter, Director of Student Services, Angel Charles, and her administrative team to talk about how parents and guardians can engage and “partner” with their student’s team and the administration in the new school year to support their student’s success.

SEPAC Coffee Chat

Please join us October 22nd-Saltbox Kitchen @9am. Please join us for a casual conversation. Get to know other parents and caregivers with students who also have learning differences. SEPAC board members will also be available to answer questions and chat. You can find more information on our website and on social media about other events. http://www.concordsepac.org

Standing SEPAC Office Hours

Office hours are an opportunity to talk in person to help answer any special education questions and get parent-to-parent support. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 11am-12:30pm at the Concord Main Library.

PTG Website
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