Reopening Plan
We have received guidelines from the Diocese of Harrisburg and are happy to share our re-opening plan below. As COVID-19 guidelines evolve, our school will continue to adapt to the recommendations issued by federal, state, Diocesan, and local entities for our area. Any updates will be shared in the weekly Irish Eye e-newsletter as soon as they are confirmed.
Please click below to carefully review the Diocese of Harrisburg/York Catholic Middle & High School Reopening Health & Safety Plan 2021-22.
Thank you for your patience and support as we work to Return to Learn at YC for the 2021-2022 school year. As always, we appreciate your partnership in the Catholic education of your children.
Vaccines
If your child has received, or plans to receive, the COVID-19 vaccine, please email a photo of the vaccine card to the school nurse at sdeluca@yorkcatholic.org. Having this information on file will eliminate the need for the student to quarantine next school year if they are identified as a close contact to someone who has contracted COVID-19.
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It’s time to celebrate YC! You are invited to join us on Saturday, September 11, from 6-10 PM at York Catholic Middle & High School for a festive evening of hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auctions, camaraderie, and fun!
We’re excited to have everyone back in our building so we can show you the new renovations! Gather your friends and enjoy a fun night out! Click below to make your reservation now!
For more information about the tournament, contact Laurie Moir at lmoir@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x322.
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All skill levels are welcome at the York Catholic Golf Tournament on Monday, September 20, at the Out Door Country Club. Check-in starts at 7:30 AM with a Shotgun Start at 8 AM.
Click here to register by September 10.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor please click here for complete details.
For more information about the tournament, contact Laurie Moir at lmoir@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x322.
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York Catholic is excited to share some information with you that is sure to change how you view paying your state and federal taxes each year!
If you pay personal state income taxes, you now have the opportunity (whether filing individually or jointly) to choose how these taxes are spent each year by joining a Special Purpose Entity (SPE). SPEs are based on tax liability, not income, therefore each taxpayer’s situation will differ. An individual or couple filing jointly must have a state tax liability of $3,500 or more to participate. To see if you qualify for 2021, you can find your PA tax liability on Form PA-40 Line 12 of your 2020 tax return.
You could receive at least a 10% deduction on your personal federal taxes each year, so why not have your personal state income taxes serve as tuition assistance funds, allowing more students to thrive at York Catholic High School?
If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please follow these steps:
All SPE funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so NOW is the time to submit your Joinder Agreement for the 2021 Tax Year!
For more information about this easy tax donation, please contact Katie Seufert, York Catholic Principal, at kseufert@yorkcatholic.org.
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If you know a friend, family member, or anyone looking for a high-quality, Christ-centered education for their children who do not already attend a Catholic school, you could receive a $250 credit toward your child's tuition at York Catholic.
York Catholic's Parent Referral Program is a win-win for everyone involved. Referred students receive an outstanding education from York Catholic, while parents of the referred families get peace of mind knowing their child is gaining so much more than just a top-notch education. Families who refer someone who registers at York Catholic receive a $250 credit towards their child's tuition.
You, as parents, are our best ambassadors. In order for the Parent Referral Program to be a success, we need information about individuals who may be interested in joining the York Catholic family. All you need to do is click below to fill out the form. If the family you refer attends York Catholic through their first semester, your family's tuition will be credited $250, spread into 4 credits applied to the months of February, March, April, and May.
It really is that simple. So go ahead. Please click on the box below and allow us the opportunity to do what we love -- help to develop, nurture, and encourage children so they may grow in faith, mind, and heart. Mail or email the form to us and we will take it from there!
The Parent Referral Program is open to all parents of current York Catholic students. The tuition credit is not available for referring your own children. The $250 credit is only good toward tuition on a student's account; no cash is given, and it is non-transferrable. A referred student applies only to a new student from a non-partner school.
Thank you for all you do for our school!
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Employment Opportunities at YC |
York Catholic is seeking to fill the following positions for the 2021-2022 school year. In faith-based education, we place significant value in the cultivation of faith, mind, and heart. We take pride in partnering with our parents and the greater York Catholic community in supporting our students’ scholastic and extra-curricular experiences.
Qualified candidates should demonstrate an understanding of the importance their position plays in all aspects of a student’s developmental progress. Candidates must also be individuals rooted in faith, willing to support Gospel values, and willing to inspire students through their word and example to accept and live these values and teaching.
Business and Technology Teacher: 10-month position (available August 2021)
York Catholic is seeking a Business and Technology teacher to teach grades 7 through 12. Candidates with experience teaching advanced level High School business and technology courses will be given preference.
Requirements: Certification and related Bachelor Degree in appropriate major. State and federal clearances.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching in a Computer Science and Business classroom.
Substitute Teachers: Daily as needed throughout the school year (available August 2021)
York Catholic is seeking substitute teachers for the school year.
Requirements: Bachelor Degree. State and federal clearances.
Preferred Qualifications: Education degree and Certification and teaching experience in the classroom.
For all positions, please send resume, certification, Diocesan application (found on the YC website),
a copy of state and federal clearances, and letter of interest to the following:
Katie Seufert
Principal
York Catholic Middle & High School
601 East Springettsbury Avenue
York, PA 17403
717-846-8871 x 312
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First Day of School for Grade 7
August 23
First Day of School for Grades 8-12
August 24
All Students Report
August 25
Students should arrive to homerooms by 8:15 AM in full uniform. Dismissal is at 3 PM. Please click here for the 2021-2022 York Catholic Student Handbook. The Dress Code is detailed on pages 16-20.
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Back-to-School Online Forms Needed |
Back-to-School Online Forms and Paper Forms were due last week. Thank you to those parents who have completed the forms. If you have not yet completed this process, please be sure to complete it today.
Paper Forms
There are a few forms that require original signatures instead of electronic signatures. We mailed those forms to your home two weeks ago. Please drop-off those paper forms to YC immediately. The office is open 8AM-3PM Monday through Friday. Due to needing an original signature, we cannot accept these forms through email or fax.
Online Forms
As we previously communicated, we are now sing FamilyID.com for our online forms. If you haven’t already done so, please create your online FamilyID account now. Complete details about setting up an account can be found by clicking here.
Once your account is set-up, please click the button below to be directed to the online Back-to-School Packet for 2021-22. It should only take a few minutes to complete. These forms need to be completed before your child's first day of school.
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Class Schedules Available Now
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Students’ requests for courses were subject to approval by teachers. With few exceptions, these requests have been honored. Barring computer errors, we do not foresee a necessity to change rosters in September. Schedules for incoming 7th graders are being mailed home this week. All other new students received their schedules at New Student Orientation last night. Students in grades 8-12 will be able to access their schedules online through their Vision portal this week. Anyone with an outstanding balance will not have access to a schedule until their balance is paid. Any request for a course change must be accompanied by a written parental request, teacher approval (as originally needed), and a $25.00 Late Roster Change Fee. Since the Master Roster is built according to the original registration of students, we cannot guarantee admission to particular classes. For incoming new students, if an error has been made in placement, teachers will initiate the needed change and no fee will be assessed. Students requesting schedule changes must do so during the Add Drop period, which ends September 17, and no changes will be made after that date. Level changes, however, will be considered into the first quarter at the discretion of the subject teacher for any student who has been inaccurately placed in a course.
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The following medical paperwork was due to the school nurse yesterday. If you have not yet submitted your student’s information, please do so by tomorrow, Friday, August 20.
Immunizations
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has established school immunization requirements for all students. The regulations are intended to ensure that children attending school in PA are adequately protected against potential outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. A child must have the required medically-appropriate vaccines or a plan to complete those vaccines or risk exclusion from school.
Children in grades 7-12 need the following immunizations for attendance:
- 4 doses of tetanus * (1 dose on or after 4th birthday)
- 4 doses of diphtheria* (1 dose on or after 4th birthday)
- 4 doses of acellular pertussis* (1 dose on or after 4th birthday)
- 4 doses of polio (4th dose on or after 4th birthday and at least 6 months after previous dose given)
- 2 doses of measles, mumps, and rubella (usually given as MMR)
- 3 doses of hepatitis B
- 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) or evidence of immunity
- 2 doses meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV)
- 1st dose is given 11-15 years of age; a 2nd dose is required at age 16 or entry into 12th grade.
- If the dose was given at 16 years of age or older, only one dose is required.
- 1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) – age 11 or older
* Usually given as DTaP or DTP or DT or Td
RETURNING STUDENTS
If you submitted doctor’s documentation of the administration of these vaccines previously to the York Catholic nurse, you do not need to repeat this step unless an additional booster or immunization is needed or has been given in the past year. Students entering grades 10, 11, & 12 – please note the dose requirements for the MCV vaccine. If your child has received the COVID-19 vaccine, please share a copy of the vaccine card so they can be removed from the potential quarantine list of close contacts.
NEW STUDENTS
All new students must submit doctor’s documentation of the dates the above doses were administered to the York Catholic nurse. If any of the required immunizations will not be given by August 18, 2021, please click here for the PLAN form to detail the dates the immunizations are scheduled to be given. If your child has received the COVID-19 vaccine, please share a copy of the vaccine card so they can be removed from the potential quarantine list of close contacts.
Under Pennsylvania state law, students without the required immunizations or a plan with scheduled dates of administration on file, cannot be admitted to school.
Incoming 11th Grade Physicals
The School Health Law of Pennsylvania requires that all children must have a medical examination upon entry into grade 11. A medical examination is also required for those children who have transferred to York into any grade from other states or from other Pennsylvania areas and who have not sent records of previous examinations. Please click here for the School Physical Form to be completed by a private physician. Return the form to the school nurse no later than August 18. Any student who does not return this form will receive a medical examination by a school physician.
Incoming 7th Grade Dentals
The School Health Law of Pennsylvania requires that children receive a dental examination upon entry into grade 7. Please click here for the School Dental Form to be completed by a private dentist. Return the form to the school nurse no later than August 18. Any student who does not return this form will receive a medical examination by a school dentist.
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If you have not received your bus transportation information from the school district where you live, please click on the link below to print and complete your form. Please mail your form to the school district where you reside. Districts are finalizing their bus requests and bus stops now.
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The following adjustments have been made to the morning arrival process for students:
- Students may not arrive prior to 7:45 AM without permission.
- Students are required to exit their vehicles upon arrival to campus and proceed directly to the school building.
- Doors to the academic wings won't be opening until 8 AM. Students arriving prior to 8 AM will be required to wait in the cafeteria and lobby.
- Students needing to meet with teachers prior to 8 AM will need to obtain a pass from the teacher the day before and present it to the cafeteria or lobby moderator before being permitted to enter the academic wing for the meeting.
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Parents and students driving to York Catholic will want to avoid the southern end of Edgar Street as gas lines are currently being replaced for the next few weeks. An alternative approach to YC would be via Queen Street to Springettsbury Avenue-right on Edgar-left on Rockdale. |
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New Parking Lot Procedures |
Our new parking lot is lined with directional signs and slanted spaces. One-way traffic will be observed. The entrance to the lot is by the marquee and the exit is by the softball field (with the exception of deliveries and buses for athletics and band). Directional arrows show both ways, but please adhere to the one-way traffic pattern. Also, please use forward facing parking only; do not back into the spaces. The small parking area behind the auditorium and parking in the rear of the building are for staff only.
Parents picking up students at the end of the school day should use the main parking lot, not the bus circle (it is OK to use the bus circle for morning drop-off). A change to our previous pick-up process is that cars may not stop at the walkway from the school to the parking lot. Cars must pull forward to the end of the parking lot and along the front of the building to wait for your student. There will be 2 rows of one-way traffic. This will keep traffic congestion off of the street.
Car riders and bus riders will be dismissed at 3 PM with all other students being dismissed at 3:05 PM.
Thank you for your adherence to this new process.
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High School and Middle School students will be permitted to visit their lockers in between classes so backpacks will not be used during the day. Backpacks must be kept in lockers between 8:10 AM and 3:00 PM.
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Summer Reading & Math Assignments |
Students are reminded their Summer Reading and Math assignments are due Friday, August 27. Each current student has received information regarding their assignments. The assignments are also available on the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org on the Forms & Documents page in the Course Related section.
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Back-to-School Orientations |
New Students (Grade 7)
Monday, August 23, from 8:15 AM-3 PM
International Students and Host Families
Monday, August 23, from 12-2 PM
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York Catholic has a new look and it’s not just in the hallways and classrooms! We have a new logo and a new website. The web address is the same and easy to remember:
www.yorkcatholic.org. Please add the YC website to your Favorites and visit it often. York Catholic uses the YC website and emails as resources for information for our parents and students.
Be sure to check your email every Thursday for the “Irish Eye” e-newsletter that contains important information and reminders. If it’s not showing up in your Inbox, check your Spam folder and mark info@yorkcatholic.org as a safe sender and not spam.
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Uniforms & Dress Code Changes |
The following items have officially been retired and are no longer part of the official school uniform:
- white pullover sweater for boys and girls
- blue pants for boys and girls
- blue skort
- khaki panel skort
Additions to the current dress code:
- khaki pants for all grades for boys and girls
- khaki pleated skort
Parents are reminded of the following:
- All uniform attire should be in good repair, free of holes and tears
- Skirts can be no more than 2” above knee (front & back)
- Female socks can be navy blue or green - solid - calf length or knee high
FlynnO’Hara, our official uniform vendor, is encouraging all families to place their uniform orders now so you receive them in time for the start of the school year. They say, “Due to nationwide staffing shortages, we have already begun to experience order delays, and anticipate this will last through the back-to-school season. In order to ensure you’ll have your uniforms in time for the first day of school, we highly recommend ordering as soon as possible.”
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Gym uniforms are available for purchase through the online YC Spirit Store which can be accessed on the YC website or by clicking below.
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The Student Supply List is now available for the upcoming school year. It is posted on the website and can also be accessed by clicking below. Some teachers will announce the supplies needed for their classes on the first day the class meets.
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The Lunchtime link is now available for you to deposit lunch money into your student’s account. Our Lunchtime Point of Sale purchasing system for student lunches is connected directly to the Vision online parent portal. Parents simply log in to the Vision parent portal, choose “More” in the upper right corner, select “Fees,” and click “Make Cafeteria Deposit.” As parents, you will be able to view what your student is purchasing in the cafeteria and the remaining balance in the account.
To ensure we are using this system to its potential, everyone is required to use their Lunchtime account log in to pay for his or her lunch meals. The following policies are in place regarding Lunchtime Accounts and Balances. We encourage parents to sign up for email notification when their Lunchtime account balances are getting low.
- Checks and/or cash are not accepted in the cafeteria for food purchases during lunch periods. It is the responsibility of the student to submit a check (not cash) in a sealed envelope (clearly labeled with his/her name, grade, and student ID number) and place it in the Lunchtime box located in the cafeteria for the student’s account to be credited. The minimum check amount is $10. Funds may not be available for 24 hours.
- It is the student and parent’s responsibility to monitor the Lunchtime account online for balance information and retain a positive balance at all times.
- If a student has a lunchtime balance at $0.00 or below, they will only have the option to purchase a lunch consisting of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, fruit, and 8 oz. drink for $3.00.
- No refunds will be given during the school year. Seniors will be issued a refund on accounts with a balance of $5 or more after graduation unless they have a sibling enrolled at YC in which case the balance will be transferred to the sibling for the next school year. All underclassmen accounts will roll-over to the next school year.
- Report cards and Vision access will be held at the end of each quarter if Lunchtime balances are not current.
If you need assistance accessing your Lunchtime account, please contact Deb Gingerich at dgingerich@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x319.
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Middle school and high school students are invited to kick-off the new school year at the Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 28, from 4-7 PM at the YC Stadium. Admission is free and concessions will be on sale. Activities include kickball, capture the flag, ultimate frisbee, soccer & football challenge, cornhole, kan jam, jenga, spikeball, badminton, and face painting. We’ll also start the school year off right with a Rosary Rally led by the sports teams. Students won’t want to miss this fun event!
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The academic awards from the 2021-21 school year will be presented to students the first week of school.
Grade 7 & 8 will attend an assembly on Thursday, August 26, from 8:30-9:30 AM.
Grades 9-12 will attend an assembly on Friday, August 27, from 8:30-9:30 AM.
Parents are welcome to attend.
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Each year YC enters into a contract with a professional photographer, Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch, for the senior pictures appearing in our yearbook, ROSA MYSTICA. All senior yearbook photos must be taken by Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch. Pictures from any other photographer cannot be accepted for the yearbook. Seniors who did not get their picture taken in June will be receiving mailed information from Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch with instructions regarding guidelines and the scheduled date and time of your student’s senior picture at YC (August 23). Please arrive prior to your scheduled appointment so you are ready for your assigned time. If you have not received a postcard, please call Lifetouch at 1-800-445-1189.
Every senior must get their picture taken, however, seniors are under no obligation to purchase the photo. If desired, students can purchase yearbook photo packages from Lifetouch. Lifetouch contributes a portion of package purchases back to York Catholic.
Please observe the following guidelines regarding appearance for photos. All gentlemen must be clean shaven and wear a dress shirt, tie, and sport coat or suit jacket. Hair must be regulation length. No piercings are allowed. Ladies will be provided with a black shoulder drape for photos. Only necklaces and earrings are allowed for the yearbook picture of the young women. Please remove any facial jewelry.
If you have any questions, please contact Lifetouch at 1-800-445-1189.
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Student Sport Passes
All York Catholic students are admitted free to all home sporting events when they present their student ID at the ticket counter. Until 2021-22 student IDs are available, students should use last year's IDs. Students new to YC will be given their temporary student IDs at orientation. Students arriving to the athletic ticket counter without their student ID will be required to pay admission.
Family & Fans Sports Passes
Parents, family members, and fans -- don’t miss a minute of YC sports with an All-Year Sports Pass. Click below for the form. Go IRISH!
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Sports Complex Clean-up Thank you |
Thank you to the following YC family members for the tremendous amount of help you gave York Catholic to support the Sports Complex Clean-up. If your name was missed on the list, please know we value your time and your hard work.
Ellis Alas, Cole Benesch, Conor Brown, Ryan Brown, Sean Brown, Bob Chadderdon, Sara Czyzykowski, Jake Dallas, Matthew Deconto, Emma Feil, Josh Fives, Alexandra Gilden, Madeline Gilden, Sophia Gilden, Sara Harris, Kaitlyn Hatchell, Hailey Hunter, John Kellett, Manny Kellet, Gwendolyn Kerr, Nathan Kerr, Patrick Koury, Michael Langeheine, Austin Marechal, Riley Maynard, LeVan McFadden, Jacob Mountain, Joseph Mountain, Coach Joe Nattans, Bryce Newman, Erin Noel, Josiah Olson, Caroline O’Neill, Kyle Scott, Caden Sentz, Gavin Sentz, Marissa Smallwood.
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YC’s Varsity Cheerleaders will be hosting a Futures Cheer Clinic for students in grades K-6 on Saturday, September 18, from 9 AM-12 PM in the gymnasium with a showcase of what was learned performed from 11:45 AM-noon. Participants will learn cheers, chants, and a dance. K-6 cheerleaders who participate will get an opportunity to join the varsity squad on the sidelines at the YC football game on October 8. Cost for one child is $25, two children are $35, and three children are $45. Registration and payment are due by September 11. For more information, contact Heather Hoffman at 717-846-8871 x220 or hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org.
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York Catholic is hosting a Futures Marching Band Camp on Saturday, October 2, from 8 AM-2 PM for any 4th, 5th, or 6th grade student who has played a band instrument for at least a year or who would be interested in color guard. Students will have the opportunity to play level-appropriate Marching Band music, as well as learn basic drill techniques, and basic color guard techniques with a little fun thrown in. A mini-show for parents will take place at 1:45 PM. Lunch, snack, flipbook, lyre, and music will be provided. Cost is $25 per child, $40 for 2 children, $55 for 3 children. Please bring a mask, refillable water bottle, comfortable sneakers, bug spray, sunscreen, hat, mask, and comfortable clothing. Please register by September 27 by contacting Cecelia Mezza at cmezza@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x324. Any 6th grade band student who attends a parochial school is welcome to play with the York Catholic Marching Band in the stands at the October 8 football game. You do not need to attend the mini camp in order to play with us. Please email Ms. Mezza at the above address if you are interested. Report time is at 5:45 PM in the YC Band Room. Students can leave at halftime or stay for the full game.
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The York Revolution baseball team is hosting a Back to School Celebration and Challenge presented by T-Mobile on Saturday, August 21, at 12 PM. Tickets are $10 and 50% of the value of the tickets purchased through the Revs’ YC portal page will be donated back to York Catholic’s Mini-THON.
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One of the Capital Campaign additions this spring has been our new digital marquee. Instead of just one message showing, we can now share multiple messages to help keep you in the loop.
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Previous issues of York Catholic's Irish Eye e-newsletter can be found on the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org. Go to Parents & Students - News & Announcements and click on the link in the right sidebar under Additional Resources.
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York Catholic Middle & High School
601 E Springettsbury Ave, York PA 17403
717-846-8871
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