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Hello Stanley Families -
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What an exciting week here at Stanley. We enjoyed our first Stanley dance Friday night, and held a compelling and informative parent education event featuring Stanford researcher and Stanley parent Dr. Jennifer Aaker. To top it off, we all got to experience an eclipse at school!
During her presentation, Dr. Aaker spoke about the importance of purpose, and finding meaning in your work. For me, it was a good reminder that our two signature philanthropic clubs, Opportunity Knocks and Global Relief Outreach, are two excellent ways to pursue this purpose. Both are open to all interested students and are a great way to give back to your school and community in many different ways. For more information about these two great Stanley clubs, please visit our website. Clubs are located under the Student Programs tab.
Please note that next week is Red Ribbon Week, a week that emphasizes the importance of making healthy choices and highlights our Six Pillars of Character program. Friday we are looking forward to our Halloween parade, which we hold the last hour of the day and is a great Stanley event involving the entire campus. You can find the full schedule on the School Loop calendar.
Thanks again for all of your support!
David Schrag
Principal, Stanley Middle School
dschrag@lafsd.k12.ca.us
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PTA Announcements & Events
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Thanks to all of you who joined us this past Thursday for our PTA meeting and Parent Ed night. We had a full house--our guest speaker, Dr. Jennifer Aaker, really benefitted from coat-tailing on all the attendance to hear PTA financial reports! :)
Approached from an angle few of us may have previously considered, Jennifer Aaker gave an inspiring talk about how we can engage our kids and help them learn to see themselves as authors of their daily life stories. That shift in focus on the bigger picture and on story gives room for mistakes, creativity and agency--all of which ultimately helps build kids able to weather life's challenges and to figure out what gives their unique lives meaning.
...Those are a few sentences to give you the gist of an expansive, eloquently-delivered talk. Please view Dr. Aaker's full presentation and prepare to have your thoughts provoked. We've also posted additional resources for further reading that Jennifer recommends. You can find all of those links here.
Enjoy your week!
Julie Hurd
2014-2015 Stanley PTA President
ptapresidentstanley@gmail.com
 | | Dr. Jennifer Aaker at Parent Education night |
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Common Core in California
For an update of how Common Core is rolling out in California, here is a recent interview with California State Board of Education President Michael Kirst.
Speak Out at the Ballot Box
Election Day is just weeks away. Will you be prepared to vote?
- Learn more about the candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction and their positions on current education issues by watching the televised candidates forum co-sponsored by California State PTA and The League of Women Voters of California Education Fund.
- Confused about Proposition 2's effect on the school district reserve fund? The following will help to shed light on the issues.
Be informed, and don't forget to get out to vote on November 4th! Emi Kuboyama Stanley PTA, Legislative Rep.
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Sports Basement Deal
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Whenever you shop at Sports Basement, just say Stanley School at the register and you'll get 10% off AND 5% back to Stanley PTA! All day, every day, at any Sports Basement location!
Remember, just say Stanley School at the register.
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Stanley and Lafayette School District
Announcements & Events
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RED RIBBON WEEK!
October 27th to 31th
Fun Activities! Healthy Choices! Join the fun!
MONDAY (Character Counts Pillar: Fairness):
Music at Noon!! Join us as our DJ spins some favorite tunes! Leadership students will come to 5th period classes to hand out entry forms for Tuesday's activity.
TUESDAY (Character Counts Pillar: Trustworthiness):
Turn in a description of what character means to you! Turn in your description of a pillar of character and enter a raffle to win a gift card! Fill out an entry form and turn it into the Leadership table at lunch. Entries will be posted on colorful Character Counts pillars that will be displayed in the hallway outside of the office. Describe what good character looks like to you!
WEDNESDAY (Character Counts Pillar: Citizenship):
Be a good citizen of Stanley and Mother Earth! Compost and recycle your waste at lunch, and earn prizes by explaining how "Separating and Sorting" your waste exemplifies good character.
THURSDAY (Character Counts Pillar: Caring):
Commit to Good Choices and Good Character! Sign the pillars of character and show your commitment to making healthy choices and showing good character! Earn Fun Friday points for your 5th period class by signing the pillars of character at lunchtime. The pillars will be on display so everyone can see that Stanley Wildcats have great character!
FRIDAY (Character Counts Pillars: Respect and Responsibility):
Green and Gold Day!!! Dress in green and gold to earn Fun Friday points for your 5th period class. Winners of the poster contest, and character description raffle, and the character commitments will be announced.
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Parent Education
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Prescription Drug Dangers
Tuesday, November 18, 2014, 6:30-8:00 PM
Stanley Middle School, Library
Were you aware that prescription drug abuse is America's fastest growing substance abuse problem and more people die from prescription drug overdoses in the U.S. than from car accidents? Because of the prevalence of prescription drug use in our culture, thousands of children ages 5 and younger are seen in emergency rooms every year due to accidental drug poisonings, and every day thousands of youth 12-17 abuse a prescription pain killer for the first time. Sadly, no family is immune to the dangers of prescription drugs. Parents April Rovero and Tom Gilmore will share their personal stories and along with other professionals, give guidance to parents on how prescription drug abuse is impacting our local communities; which prescription drugs are most abused and their effects; medicine safety tips; signs of prescription drug abuse and how to talk to your doctor about appropriate prescription drug use for child.
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Global Relief Outreach Club
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Dear Stanley Parents, The GRO Club (Global Relief Outreach) will be having a coin drive starting Monday, October 27th and ending Friday, October 31st.
Please encourage your children to bring any amount of funds to their second period class. All of the coin drive donations will go to UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund), which is currently supporting child refugees in Syria, scaling up its response to protect health workers and families as they respond to the Ebola outbreaks, delivering lifesaving assistance to people displaced throughout Iraq, and coordinating humanitarian action in Gaza as children return to school after months of intense violence. This activity is also a friendly competition between the second period classes. The class that raises the most money will receive a pizza party. Dollar bills of any amount will also be accepted as well as coins. Thank you for helping!
Sincerely, The Members of GRO |
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News from the Foreign Language Department
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The German department would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the families who hosted a German student from Heidelberg. It is a goal of the Common Core to make learning as authentic as possible and what could be more authentic than using your language skills with a kid from another country. Each host family is one important piece of the giant puzzle to make the visit possible. We could not have done it without these families: Baker, Connor, Finch, Fink, Foox, Gregory, Heckle, Koerner, McBride, Noonen, Pecher/Laemmlen, Poon, Rice, Sebree, Thompson, Weier, Zarembinski, and back-up hosts: Da Conceicao, Reddam, Seymour.
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Stanley Jazz
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This is Your Brain on Music
Just how does music benefit the brain? Here's a wonderful animation explaining just that:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0JKCYZ8hngIf you want to experience the fireworks in action, drop by the band room some morning. Downbeat at 7:20am, free Peet's coffee, never a line.
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Stanley Athletics
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Announcements:
7th and 8th Grade Soccer Tryouts
Varsity and JV soccer tryouts will be held Oct. 27th-29th after school 3:00-4:30pm. All interested 7th and 8th grade girls and boys should plan on attending all 3 days. Please bring your PE shirt, cleats and shin guards. Any questions see Mr Perry.
7th Grade Girls Basketball Tryouts
7th grade girls basketball tryouts will be held on Monday, November 3rd and Tuesday, November 4th in the gym after school from
3-4:30pm. Please wear your PE jersey and appropriate basketball shoes. Any questions see Mrs. Anke.
Upcoming Competitions: Cross County
October 27
4:15 PM - Prospect Sierra-El Cerrito
October 30
League Championship Meet
4 PM - 6th & 7th/8th "JV" Finals - MLK
November 3
League Championship Meet
4 PM - 6th Finals - Prospect Sierra
October 27-28
8A - 8th Grade Tournament at JM, Times TBA
Volleyball
October 27-30
7A - Foothill Tournament, Times TBA
8A - Stanley Tournament, Times TBA
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8th Grade Parent/Student Information Nights
at High Schools
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Families of 8th grade students were sent a mailer informing them of the 8th Grade Parent/Student Information Nights at each high school. The mailer also includes a brief description of the Intradistrict Attendance Enrollment process. Click here for copy of mailer.Information regarding Parent/Student Information Nights and the Intradistrict Attendance Enrollment process is also available on the Acalanes district website. Beginning November 1, 2014, current residents who wish to request a transfer from his/her resident high school to another school within the District for the 2015-2016 school year may complete and submit the application form.
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LPIE ANNUAL GIVING UPDATE
As of October 1st, parents and community members throughout Lafayette have generously donated $1.5M towards our fundraising goal of $2.5M for 2014-15. And  Stanley parents have contributed $341,000 towards the $658,800 LPIE commitment to Stanley students.
Kudos for a job well done - but we still need your help to hit our financial and participation goals! How can you help?
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If you haven't already done so, please join other Stanley parents by making a contribution. We ask for $800 per student, but please give at a level that is comfortable for your family.Options are available to support LPIE at higher levels through our Honor Roll Program and/or Leaders Circle. And monthly payment plans are available. Since we are striving for 100% participation, any contribution you make will make a difference!
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Check to see if your company has a matching gift program. Last year, LPIE raised over $216,000 in matching gifts! Matching gifts can really add up and have a significant impact on our students. Plus, they count toward your giving level, so it's worth asking the question!
Thank you, Stanley parents, for all you do to support LPIE, champion our students' education, and help fulfill our collective goals!
FOR LPIE'S SAKE, DON'T MISS THE GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH!
Looking for that special something to grace your table or kitchen counter this fall? A beautiful Walker & Bowes glass pumpkin might just be the answer! Muse Design is hosting the Walker & Bowes Glass Pumpkin Patch event at The Art Room and will donate 10% of all sales to LPIE! Pumpkins will be on display October 15th - November 20th. While there is plenty of time to delight in them, remember, you'll be right around the corner on October 22nd enjoying your Smitten ice cream, so why not make it an (LPIE) afternoon? Pick up a pumpkin (or two) for yourself, and consider another one (or two) for gift giving. The more (pumpkins), the merrier - for you and for LPIE!
SWEET OFFERINGS
In addition to our regular monthly e-newsletter The Slice, LPIE is also publishing a new Partner e-newsletter, Sweet Offerings. We are immensely appreciative of the support our local business community gives to our schools through continued partnerships with, and contributions to, LPIE. If we-the families of children attending Lafayette schools-cherish and reward these partnerships, the entire community will benefit. Please keep an eye out for Sweet Offerings and make sure to support these local merchants.
LPIE BUSINESS PARTNERS
LPIE relies on the generosity of local businesses to help meet our revenue goals. Please check out our home page to learn more about our current partners or our Business Partner page to learn how to become a LPIE Business Partner.
HAVE QUESTIONS? NEED INFORMATION?
Contact Stanley Middle School's LPIE site representatives, Cathy VandenBerghe or Heather McNally .
Visit the LPIE website at www.lpie.org.
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Stanley LPIE Team:
Cathy VandenBerghe, Heather McNally - LPIE Stanley Co-Chairs
Kaisa Lyon, Kit Turner - LPIE Stanley Fundraising Co-Chairs
Lindsay Rogers - LPIE Stanley Communications
Sarah Muren - LPIE Stanley Billing
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WILDCATS OF THE WEEK
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This Week's Wildcats:
6th ~ Jasmine Toni
7th ~ Zachary Kuo
8th ~ Jackson Reilly What is "Wildcat of the Week"?
Each week, one student from each grade level is chosen by a faculty committee and is selected as a Wildcat of the Week based on his/her academic efforts and demonstration of character as it relates to our Six Pillars - Trustworthiness, Responsibility, Respect, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. These student role models will be further honored by participating in a special event at the end of the year. It is the intent of this award to encourage all students to demonstrate Stanley Spirit through positive character.
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HALLOWEEN PARADE SCHEDULE - October 31, 2014
We will have our Halloween parade on the afternoon of Friday, October 31st
Here is the schedule for the day:
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8:15 - 8:56
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2
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8:59 - 9:38
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3
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9:41 - 10:25 (includes snack)
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BREAK
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10: 25 - 10:35
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10:38 - 11:17
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5
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11:20 - 11:59
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LUNCH
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11:59 - 12:39
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6
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12:42 - 1:21
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1:24 - 2:05*
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PARADE
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2:05 - 2:53
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(* Changing into costumes should be done at the end of this period. Please allow students a little time for this.)
Please share the following information with your students:
- Costumes must meet school attire guidelines. No "weapons" allowed
- Prizes will be awarded for the best costume in the following categories:
· Group of 4 or more
· Pair or Trio
· Creative
· Scary/Monsters
· Funny
· Impersonation
· Stanley Wildcat Spirit
· Teachers
- Students should report to the gym and join the appropriate category/group
· The parade will enter the blacktop areas from the gym and parade around twice before the judges. The audience should sit in the bleachers and on the blacktop. Winners will be announced by 2:53 PM
· Teachers: please monitor the Halloween parade area. Students are to remain in the parade area until dismissal at 2:53 PM
Pumpkin carving contest
Students may drop off their entry in the pumpkin carving contest to the tables by the office before school on Thursday (10/30)
or Friday (10/31). Designs should be appropriate for the school environment. Winners will be announced at the parade.
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Lunchtime Clubs 2014-15
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Scrabble Club
Room 220
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Minecraft
Room 307
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Sign Language Club
Room 808
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Minecraft
Room 307
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Harry Potter/
Disney Club
Room 808
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Garage Band Club
Room 309
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Star Trek Club
Room 802
(every other Tues)
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Scrabble Club
Room 220
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Chess Club
Room 211
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Scrabble Club
Room 220
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Indoor Game Club
Room 807
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Authors' Club
Room 808
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Redstone Club
Room 307
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Terraria Club
Room 209
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Karaoke Club
Room 206
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Math Club
Room 203
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Photography Club
Room 704
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Friendship Club
Room 406
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Bollywood Club
Room 604
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Ukulele Club
Room 805
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The Doctor Who Club
Room 210
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Anime Club
Room 211
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Music Club
Room 202
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Flash Mob Club
Room 301
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Cartoon Club
Room 408
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Once Upon a Time
TV Show Club
Room 808
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GRO
(Global Relief Outreach)
Room 214
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Indoor Game Club
Room 807
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Cookie Club
Room 802
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Creek Kids Care
Room 404
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Tetris Club
Room 303
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Magic, The Gathering
Room 211
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Partner Read Club
Room 205
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Community Announcements & Events
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The following Community Announcements & Events are not school or district-sponsored
or endorsed by the Lafayette School District.
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Dance For Kindness
What? Dance For Kindness
When? Sunday November, 9th
Why? We've seen the way love, kindness, respect and understanding can truly melt walls -- see for yourself and join us to Dance for Kindness and change the world! This worldwide event is taking place in 80 cities and 30 countries, and the event gives Lafayette and Bay Area families the chance to show the world the power we have when we're united under the banner of KINDNESS!
Sign up here: www.danceforkindness.com
Marni Rivera, a local Lafayette mom and founder of a company called Kindness U, has brought this event to the Bay Area. Check out the website: kindnessu.com.
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Free Youth Writing Workshops
Presented by the Lafayette Youth Arts Society November 1st and 8th and January 17th Open to Lafayette Middle School students Get tips on:
- Brainstorming
- Finding your individual voice
- Editing you work
- And more!
For more info visit lyas.org
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Teen Events
at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
October:
LGBT History Month - October
Celebrate the LGBT community and their accomplishments. Be sure and check out the book and art display in the Teen Center.
Candy Jar Guess
All month long there will be a candy jar filled with Halloween candy behind the Information Desk. Take your best guess! The closest guess wins the contents of the jar! Winner announced on October 31st.
Food Bank
Help those in need all October long. Donate your non-perishable foods. Food barrel in library.
November:
Movie - The Fault in Our Stars November 3rd, 3:30-5:30pm Arts & Science
Come for the snacks, stay for the movie! Movie starts at 3:30pm. Kleenex provided.
Wii Wednesday - November 12th 3:30-4:30pm Arts & Science
Join us for some fun and games. It's on like Donkey Kong!
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Newsletter Info
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Christina Engelbrecht, Editor
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