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Students showed great focus and perseverance while diving into analogy practice and Word Masters synonym exploration!Β
Students showed great focus and perseverance while diving into analogy practice and Word Masters synonym exploration!Β
Students are embracing RISE time with creativity and a spirit of exploration!Β
Students are embracing RISE time with creativity and a spirit of exploration!Β
Students did an amazing job describing the Ancient Greece creative muses that best inspire their own creativity!
Students did an amazing job describing the Ancient Greece creative muses that best inspire their own creativity!
Students showed great enthusiasm and problem solving as they worked on their robotics projects to prepare for the WLRC!
Students showed great enthusiasm and problem solving as they worked on their robotics projects to prepare for the WLRC!
Students were hard at work honing their robotics skills and creativity to prepare for mission 1 of our international competition!
Students were hard at work honing their robotics skills and creativity to prepare for mission 1 of our international competition!
Students are eager to begin reviewing their first set of Word Masters words!
Students are eager to begin reviewing their first set of Word Masters words!
Students were excited to dive into stock market research today!
Students were excited to dive into stock market research today!
Students were eager to showcase their creativity during their first RISE time session!
Students were eager to showcase their creativity during their first RISE time session!
Students expressed great enthusiasm for our robotics session today! Creativity was flowing!
Students expressed great enthusiasm for our robotics session today! Creativity was flowing!
Students demonstrated strong creativity during our first robotics session!
Students demonstrated strong creativity during our first robotics session!
Students had a highly effective ExploraVision brainstorming session with a sea of ideas flowing in our classroom!
Students had a highly effective ExploraVision brainstorming session with a sea of ideas flowing in our classroom!
Students showcased their innovative thinking while brainstorming ideas for their NSTA Toshiba ExploraVision projects!
Students showcased their innovative thinking while brainstorming ideas for their NSTA Toshiba ExploraVision projects!
Our Day 6 3rd graders had a wonderful first day of LARC as they demonstrated strong critical thinking and creativity!Β
Our Day 6 3rd graders had a wonderful first day of LARC as they demonstrated strong critical thinking and creativity!Β
Our Day 5 3rd graders had a wonderful first day of LARC as they showed exceptional communication and collaboration!
Our Day 5 3rd graders had a wonderful first day of LARC as they showed exceptional communication and collaboration!
Our Day 4 4th graders have an amazing first day of LARC as they focused on the various lateral thinking hats they utilized during our SCAMPER problem solving challenge!
Our Day 4 4th graders have an amazing first day of LARC as they focused on the various lateral thinking hats they utilized during our SCAMPER problem solving challenge!
Our Day 3 4th graders had an awesome first day of LARC, as we reflected on International Dot day, turning our dots into goals or dreams we have for LARC this year or for the future!
Our Day 3 4th graders had an awesome first day of LARC, as we reflected on International Dot day, turning our dots into goals or dreams we have for LARC this year or for the future!
Our Day 2 5th graders had an amazing first day of LARC as they utilized their SCAMPER techniques for creative problem solving!
Our Day 2 5th graders had an amazing first day of LARC as they utilized their SCAMPER techniques for creative problem solving!
Our Day 1 5th graders had a wonderful first day of LARC as they reflected on the unique skills we all bring to our classroom!
Our Day 1 5th graders had a wonderful first day of LARC as they reflected on the unique skills we all bring to our classroom!
Stay tuned for updates from the 2025-2026 LARC school year!
Our Day 3 4th graders had an amazing last day wrapping up robotics and sharing creative projects as they continued using our Word Masters words! Bravo!
Our Day 3 4th graders had an amazing last day wrapping up robotics and sharing creative projects as they continued using our Word Masters words! Bravo!
Our Day 2 5th graders wrapped up an incredible year filled with growth and innovation! Weβll miss each of you and wish you all the best as you head into middle school and beyond!Β
Our Day 2 5th graders wrapped up an incredible year filled with growth and innovation! Weβll miss each of you and wish you all the best as you head into middle school and beyond!Β
Our Day 1 5th graders had an amazing final day, as we celebrated an incredible year together filled with curiosity and creativity! You will all be missed dearly, and we wish you the best in middle school and beyond!
Our Day 1 5th graders had an amazing final day, as we celebrated an incredible year together filled with curiosity and creativity! You will all be missed dearly, and we wish you the best in middle school and beyond!
Our Day 6 3rd graders had an amazing final day as we shared our creative work and celebrated an incredible year of growth!
Our Day 6 3rd graders had an amazing final day as we shared our creative work and celebrated an incredible year of growth!
Thank you to the East PTA, Fun Day Committee, and many volunteers that made Fun Day a great experience for our students!
Thank you to the East PTA, Fun Day Committee, and many volunteers that made Fun Day a great experience for our students!
Our Day 4 fourth graders had a wonderful year filled with perseverance and creative problem solving!
Our Day 4 fourth graders had a wonderful year filled with perseverance and creative problem solving!
Students enjoyed hearing riddles and jokes during snack time on Jokes Day for our ABC Countdown!
Students enjoyed hearing riddles and jokes during snack time on Jokes Day for our ABC Countdown!
Our student coder shared his RISE time work with our class eager to learn and engage with his work!
Our student coder shared his RISE time work with our class eager to learn and engage with his work!
Our classroom was buzzing with students hard at work crafting sonnets that follow proper Shakespearean guidelines!Β
Our classroom was buzzing with students hard at work crafting sonnets that follow proper Shakespearean guidelines!Β
Our Shakespearean students work diligently on their sonnets written in iambic pentameter!
Our Shakespearean students work diligently on their sonnets written in iambic pentameter!
Students are hard at work continuing to incorporate their WM words into their creative FFOE projects!
Students are hard at work continuing to incorporate their WM words into their creative FFOE projects!
Students are diving into testimonial evidence and gathering key data to crack the case!
Students are diving into testimonial evidence and gathering key data to crack the case!
Students demonstrate strong analysis skills as they delve into the testimonial evidence!
Students demonstrate strong analysis skills as they delve into the testimonial evidence!
Students are deeply thoughtful during our Philosophy Slam session today!
Students are deeply thoughtful during our Philosophy Slam session today!
Students did an amazing job following protocol to extract deoxyribonucleic acid from a strawberry!
Students did an amazing job following protocol to extract deoxyribonucleic acid from a strawberry!
Extracting DNA from a strawberry today yielded incredible results!
Extracting DNA from a strawberry today yielded incredible results!
Students applied many SCAMPER techniques during their challenge! Their innovation had no limits!
Students applied many SCAMPER techniques during their challenge! Their innovation had no limits!
Students did an excellent job as we began to explore Shakespeare today!
Students did an excellent job as we began to explore Shakespeare today!
Students worked hard to brainstorm solutions for the school for their next robotics project!
Students worked hard to brainstorm solutions for the school for their next robotics project!
Students had a blast making dactylograms and analyzing fingerprints!
Students had a blast making dactylograms and analyzing fingerprints!
Students engage in dactyloscopy, the study of using fingerprints, to help solve the case!
Students engage in dactyloscopy, the study of using fingerprints, to help solve the case!
Lateral thinking hats were at work during our SCAMPER challenge today!
Lateral thinking hats were at work during our SCAMPER challenge today!
Students utilize RISE time to incorporate Word Masters words into fun projects to prepare for our final meet next class!
Students utilize RISE time to incorporate Word Masters words into fun projects to prepare for our final meet next class!
Students in forensics lab are showing impressive attention to detail. Their focus on precision is key to solving the complex case!Β
Students in forensics lab are showing impressive attention to detail. Their focus on precision is key to solving the complex case!Β
Students were highly captivated by their classmates' creative ideas and incorporation of WM words into their FFOE projects!
Students were highly captivated by their classmates' creative ideas and incorporation of WM words into their FFOE projects!
Creative FFOE skills were flowing this morning as students brought Word Masters words to life in their creative schools!Β
Creative FFOE skills were flowing this morning as students brought Word Masters words to life in their creative schools!Β
Students exercise their creative FFOE skills while infusing their Word Masters words in their work with an FFOE puppet show demonstrating their new sport!
Students exercise their creative FFOE skills while infusing their Word Masters words in their work with an FFOE puppet show demonstrating their new sport!
Our robotics teams are hard at work finalizing their International Invitational Round Mission!
Our robotics teams are hard at work finalizing their International Invitational Round Mission!
Students engage in a fiber analysis lab to further investigate our case!
Students engage in a fiber analysis lab to further investigate our case!
Students are applying Locard's Exchange Principle in their forensics lab today!Β
Students are applying Locard's Exchange Principle in their forensics lab today!Β
Students collaborate with partners and discuss stock market analysis during the Stock Market Game today!
Students collaborate with partners and discuss stock market analysis during the Stock Market Game today!
We love when our older LARC students inspire our younger LARC students and share study tips for Word Masters!
We love when our older LARC students inspire our younger LARC students and share study tips for Word Masters!
Our WLRC Invitational Round robotics work is underway with a lot of coding creativity and teamwork!
Our WLRC Invitational Round robotics work is underway with a lot of coding creativity and teamwork!
Students used chemical indicators to analyze substances in our forensics lab and get one step closer to solving the case!
Students used chemical indicators to analyze substances in our forensics lab and get one step closer to solving the case!
Students utilize their analytical skills in our forensics lab today!
Students utilize their analytical skills in our forensics lab today!
Our Day 4 students celebrate their accomplishment of achieving entry into the International Wonder League Robotics Competition Invitational Round! Congratulations on placing in the top 10% on the first 4 missions!
Our Day 4 students celebrate their accomplishment of achieving entry into the International Wonder League Robotics Competition Invitational Round! Congratulations on placing in the top 10% on the first 4 missions!
Congratulations to our Day 3 Robotics Teams for gaining entry into the International Wonder League Robotics Competition Invitational Round! Only an estimated 10% of teams earn this achievement!
Congratulations to our Day 3 Robotics Teams for gaining entry into the International Wonder League Robotics Competition Invitational Round! Only an estimated 10% of teams earn this achievement!
Students dive into a forensic science chromatography lab to collect crucial evidence for our case analysis.Β
Students dive into a forensic science chromatography lab to collect crucial evidence for our case analysis.Β
Students create chromatograms to analyze in our forensics science lab!
Students create chromatograms to analyze in our forensics science lab!
Students browsed our LARC Met Museum today with inquisitive minds!
Students browsed our LARC Met Museum today with inquisitive minds!
Students create models of their chosen Zhou Dynasty artifacts out of clay for our LARC Met Museum!
Students create models of their chosen Zhou Dynasty artifacts out of clay for our LARC Met Museum!
Students are determined and focused as they receive their third and final list of Word Masters words for the year!
Students are determined and focused as they receive their third and final list of Word Masters words for the year!
Students kick off their forensic science journey by putting their observational skills to the test!Β
Students kick off their forensic science journey by putting their observational skills to the test!Β
We launched our forensics unit today with a deep dive into the various forms of evidence, and we engaged in our first forensics lab on handwriting analysis!Β
We launched our forensics unit today with a deep dive into the various forms of evidence, and we engaged in our first forensics lab on handwriting analysis!Β
Students are exploring artifacts of the Zhou Dynasty from The Met Museum collection!
Students are exploring artifacts of the Zhou Dynasty from The Met Museum collection!
Our students returned from break ready to delve into our third set of Word Masters words!
Our students returned from break ready to delve into our third set of Word Masters words!
We're so incredibly proud of our students tackling the highly difficult Word Masters Challenge! Thank you to Mrs. Tursi for stopping by and sharing her insights on her experiences persevering through academic challenges!
We're so incredibly proud of our students tackling the highly difficult Word Masters Challenge! Thank you to Mrs. Tursi for stopping by and sharing her insights on her experiences persevering through academic challenges!
Students assessed their collaboration, creative problem-solving, leadership, initiative, communication, responsibility, and focus as we celebrated Global Play Day today! Thank you to Mrs. Zawatson for joining our game of Scrabble!
Students assessed their collaboration, creative problem-solving, leadership, initiative, communication, responsibility, and focus as we celebrated Global Play Day today! Thank you to Mrs. Zawatson for joining our game of Scrabble!
Students showcased their innovative Exploravision projects today and received fantastic feedback from their peers!Β
Students showcased their innovative Exploravision projects today and received fantastic feedback from their peers!Β
Students are creating comic strips, art work, sports top cards, index cards, 4-square breakdowns, and crafting sentences to bring our Word Masters words to life as we prepare for our second meet!
Students are creating comic strips, art work, sports top cards, index cards, 4-square breakdowns, and crafting sentences to bring our Word Masters words to life as we prepare for our second meet!
Students are diving into the history and creativity of the ancient Zhou Dynasty!Β
Students are diving into the history and creativity of the ancient Zhou Dynasty!Β
Students are getting creative for the Word Masters meet, using everything from index cards to sports cards to prep for their next meet!
Students are working hard to practice analogies to prepare for our second Word Masters meet!
Students are working hard to practice analogies to prepare for our second Word Masters meet!
Students did an amazing job providing meaningful feedback and engaging with in-depth questioning during our Socratic Symposium today!
Students did an amazing job providing meaningful feedback and engaging with in-depth questioning during our Socratic Symposium today!
Students use fundamental analysis to inform their stock buying decisions with their Stock Market Game partners!
Students use fundamental analysis to inform their stock buying decisions with their Stock Market Game partners!
Students discuss the difference between Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism in ancient China!
Students discuss the difference between Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism in ancient China!
Our Day 5 students did a wonderful job differentiating between various ancient Chinese philosophies today!
Our Day 5 students did a wonderful job differentiating between various ancient Chinese philosophies today!
With a lot of hard work, our Day 4 students successfully complete Mission 3 of the WLRC robotics competition!
With a lot of hard work, our Day 4 students successfully complete Mission 3 of the WLRC robotics competition!
Our Day 3 students showed great perseverance as they worked to successfully solve mission 3 in the WLRC robotics competition!
Our Day 3 students showed great perseverance as they worked to successfully solve mission 3 in the WLRC robotics competition!
Students had a blast channeling modern-day griots, using their storytelling skills as we explored the art of these ancient storytellers!Β
Students had a blast channeling modern-day griots, using their storytelling skills as we explored the art of these ancient storytellers!Β
As students enter our classroom, their creativity is instantly ignited as they start RISE time and select an area to explore, such as Makerspace, Coding, Inquiry Project, or Word Masters!Β
As students enter our classroom, their creativity is instantly ignited as they start RISE time and select an area to explore, such as Makerspace, Coding, Inquiry Project, or Word Masters!Β
Students exhibit great focus and concentration as we try to tackle the challenging mission 3 in the WLRC robotics competition!
Students exhibit great focus and concentration as we try to tackle the challenging mission 3 in the WLRC robotics competition!
Students conduct research for the Stock Market challenge on their investments' previous close price, beta, and 52-week range!
Students conduct research for the Stock Market challenge on their investments' previous close price, beta, and 52-week range!
Students show excellent creative fluency as we brainstorm ideas for our next FFOE challenge!
Students show excellent creative fluency as we brainstorm ideas for our next FFOE challenge!
Our 5th graders are eager to begin engaging with our new list of Word Masters words!
Our 5th graders are eager to begin engaging with our new list of Word Masters words!
Our third grade students are back and focused after our break and shared insightful ideas during our simulation of the gold and salt trade in ancient Ghana!
Our third grade students are back and focused after our break and shared insightful ideas during our simulation of the gold and salt trade in ancient Ghana!
Students are deeply focused on their new set of Word Masters words!
Students are deeply focused on their new set of Word Masters words!
Sharing our futuristic houses while infusing our Word Masters words leads to excellent peer feedback!
Sharing our futuristic houses while infusing our Word Masters words leads to excellent peer feedback!
Students were excited to engage in a simulation of the silent gold and salt trade in ancient Africa and reflect on the advantages and disadvantages of this method of trading!
Students were excited to engage in a simulation of the silent gold and salt trade in ancient Africa and reflect on the advantages and disadvantages of this method of trading!
After learning about Aristotle's concepts of friendship in Nicomachean Ethics during philosophy, our students reflected on their own philosophical thoughts.Β
After learning about Aristotle's concepts of friendship in Nicomachean Ethics during philosophy, our students reflected on their own philosophical thoughts.Β
Students are sharing unique and original ideas during our SCAMPER challenge!
Students are sharing unique and original ideas during our SCAMPER challenge!
Students displayed strong collaboration skills as they tackled solutions to problems when designing their ancient civilizations!
Students displayed strong collaboration skills as they tackled solutions to problems when designing their ancient civilizations!
Classmates offer wonderful feedback and admiration for our FFOE projects as we were incorporating our Word Masters words!
Classmates offer wonderful feedback and admiration for our FFOE projects as we were incorporating our Word Masters words!
Our students brought incredible enthusiasm to LARC today during the construction of our ancient civilizations and beginning to present our FFOE challenges!
Our students brought incredible enthusiasm to LARC today during the construction of our ancient civilizations and beginning to present our FFOE challenges!
Our students were inspired by the creative use of our WM words in our creative planets!
Our students were inspired by the creative use of our WM words in our creative planets!
Our students showed strong work ethic as we worked on Mission 2 of the Wonder League Robotics Competition!
Our students showed strong work ethic as we worked on Mission 2 of the Wonder League Robotics Competition!
Assessing our work with our FFOE rubrics is a valuable experience with rich conversations about our creative work!
Assessing our work with our FFOE rubrics is a valuable experience with rich conversations about our creative work!
We were so excited to win First Place in the Literary Pumpkin Contest as we worked with Ms. Flores to creatively depict the book The Wild Robot! Congrats to all participants!
We were so excited to win First Place in the Literary Pumpkin Contest as we worked with Ms. Flores to creatively depict the book The Wild Robot! Congrats to all participants!
Students are drawing inspiration from the ancient city of Caral-Supe to design their own ancient civilizations!
Students are drawing inspiration from the ancient city of Caral-Supe to design their own ancient civilizations!
Our Day 5 LARC students were eager to participate in the Earth Dome Assembly today!
Our Day 5 LARC students were eager to participate in the Earth Dome Assembly today!
Our LARC 4th graders are focused on mission two of the Wonder League Robotics Competition!
Our LARC 4th graders are focused on mission two of the Wonder League Robotics Competition!
Students are highly committed to Word Masters Meet preparation!Β
Students are highly committed to Word Masters Meet preparation!Β
Excellent research and analysis during the Stock Market Challenge today!
Excellent research and analysis during the Stock Market Challenge today!
Students are enjoying finalizing their creative elaboration details in their FFOE challenge!Β
Students are enjoying finalizing their creative elaboration details in their FFOE challenge!Β
Students learn about the common types of analogies and work diligently to practice solving analogies!Β
Students learn about the common types of analogies and work diligently to practice solving analogies!Β
Students assess stock market risk tolerance and learn about building their portfolio!
Students assess stock market risk tolerance and learn about building their portfolio!
Our students performed a Word Masters Puppet Show during RISE time in Makerspace to help their classmates prepare for the first meet!
Our students performed a Word Masters Puppet Show during RISE time in Makerspace to help their classmates prepare for the first meet!
To celebrate Red Ribbon Week, LARC students were excited to create positive message bracelets for our school personnel who help us every day. We are so grateful! Thank you to the East PTA for this opportunity!
To celebrate Red Ribbon Week, LARC students were excited to create positive message bracelets for our school personnel who help us every day. We are so grateful! Thank you to the East PTA for this opportunity!
Our students are highly focused on their analogy practice to prepare for our first Word Masters meet!
Our students are highly focused on their analogy practice to prepare for our first Word Masters meet!
Students are collaborating with ExploraVision teammates as they conceptualize their future technology!
Students are collaborating with ExploraVision teammates as they conceptualize their future technology!
Our LARC students were so excited to support the Kindergarteners during their reading parade!
Our LARC students were so excited to support the Kindergarteners during their reading parade!
Our creative flexibility was flowing today during our FFOE challenge!
Our creative flexibility was flowing today during our FFOE challenge!
We are so proud of our robotics teams for their success on Mission One of the WLRC!
We are so proud of our robotics teams for their success on Mission One of the WLRC!
Students work diligently on Mission One of the WLRC robotics competition!
Students work diligently on Mission One of the WLRC robotics competition!
Students proudly share Makerspace projects they connect with our Word Masters words!
Students proudly share Makerspace projects they connect with our Word Masters words!
Students are focused as they prepare study tools for the Word Masters Challenge!Β
Students are focused as they prepare study tools for the Word Masters Challenge!Β
Students hard at work as we establish the difference between a product, brand, and a company in the Stock Market Challenge!
Students hard at work as we establish the difference between a product, brand, and a company in the Stock Market Challenge!
Students begin to share the creative muse from Ancient Greek mythology that inspires their creativity the most!
Students begin to share the creative muse from Ancient Greek mythology that inspires their creativity the most!
Students hit the ground running as they face Mission 1 of the WLRC Robotics Competition!
Students hit the ground running as they face Mission 1 of the WLRC Robotics Competition!
Students are expressing amazing creative fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration in our FFOE challenge!
Students are expressing amazing creative fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration in our FFOE challenge!
Students are engaging in in-depth research of current technology and the history of the impact of their topic in ExploraVision!
Students are engaging in in-depth research of current technology and the history of the impact of their topic in ExploraVision!
For RISE time, our 5th grader created a LARC newspaper she is sharing with her LARC community!
For RISE time, our 5th grader created a LARC newspaper she is sharing with her LARC community!
Our Day 6 third graders are delving into their Word Masters words!
Our Day 6 third graders are delving into their Word Masters words!
During RISE Time our students are engineering in the makerspace, exploring coding skills, and engaging in inquiry!
During RISE Time our students are engineering in the makerspace, exploring coding skills, and engaging in inquiry!
Students are eager to begin The Stock Market Game!
Students are eager to begin The Stock Market Game!
Our students are so supportive of each other as we engage in our final robotics practice session before we receive our first mission!
Our students are so supportive of each other as we engage in our final robotics practice session before we receive our first mission!
Students are diving into creating study tools for their first set of Word Masters words!
Students are diving into creating study tools for their first set of Word Masters words!
Research for our ExploraVision projects has begun and our ideas are starting to take shape!
Research for our ExploraVision projects has begun and our ideas are starting to take shape!
Our student philosophers shared some incredible insights during philosophy today! Their in-depth thoughts sparked engaging discussions and deepened our understanding!Β
Our student philosophers shared some incredible insights during philosophy today! Their in-depth thoughts sparked engaging discussions and deepened our understanding!Β
Creative minds are at work as students begin to apply their fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration skills in our FFOE Creative Challenge!
Creative minds are at work as students begin to apply their fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration skills in our FFOE Creative Challenge!
Students are applying new coding strategies during a robotics practice session as we gear up for our first mission of the WLRC Robotics Competition!
Students are applying new coding strategies during a robotics practice session as we gear up for our first mission of the WLRC Robotics Competition!
Students began coding their robots and building creative work spaces as we prepare for the International WLRC robotics competition!
Students began coding their robots and building creative work spaces as we prepare for the International WLRC robotics competition!
Students are brainstorming innovative ideas for their Toshiba NSTA ExploraVision Competition projects!
Students are brainstorming innovative ideas for their Toshiba NSTA ExploraVision Competition projects!
Our RISE time has launched! Students are diving into areas of exploration and growth!Β
Our RISE time has launched! Students are diving into areas of exploration and growth!Β
Our new Day 6 3rd graders are showcasing amazing creativity and ingenuity during their first SCAMPER challenge! We can't wait to see their innovative ideas come to life!Β
Our new Day 6 3rd graders are showcasing amazing creativity and ingenuity during their first SCAMPER challenge! We can't wait to see their innovative ideas come to life!Β
Our Day 5 new 3rd graders are having an incredible first day as we meet new classmates and reflect on goals and dreams for the future!Β
Our Day 5 new 3rd graders are having an incredible first day as we meet new classmates and reflect on goals and dreams for the future!Β
After reading, The World Needs Who You Were Made To Be, we reflected on the unique qualities we will bring to our classroom this year!
After reading, The World Needs Who You Were Made To Be, we reflected on the unique qualities we will bring to our classroom this year!
We are excited to kick off our robotics unit! We're diving into real-world robot applications and getting hands-on with Blockly coding!
We are excited to kick off our robotics unit! We're diving into real-world robot applications and getting hands-on with Blockly coding!
On International Dot Day, we turned our dots into our hopes and dreams for our LARC year!
On International Dot Day, we turned our dots into our hopes and dreams for our LARC year!
Our creativity is launched on our first day of LARC 2024-2025!
Our creativity is launched on our first day of LARC 2024-2025!
We are looking forward to our 2024-2025 school year in LARC! Stay tuned for updates on classroom activities!
We had a wonderful last day with the Day 5 third graders! They worked so hard and enjoyed growing their creativity throughout the year!
We had a wonderful last day with the Day 5 third graders! They worked so hard and enjoyed growing their creativity throughout the year!
Extracting the DNA from the strawberries today brought excitement and enthusiasm as we connect it to our forensics unit!Β
Extracting the DNA from the strawberries today brought excitement and enthusiasm as we connect it to our forensics unit!Β
Students had a blast extracting deoxyribonucleic acid from a strawberry!Β
Students had a blast extracting deoxyribonucleic acid from a strawberry!Β
We had a great last day together with our Day 6 third graders! We shared a wonderful creative space together this year in LARC! :)
We had a great last day together with our Day 6 third graders! We shared a wonderful creative space together this year in LARC! :)
Our creativity components of fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration are on display today!
Our creativity components of fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration are on display today!
We worked so hard on our Shakespearean sonnets!
We worked so hard on our Shakespearean sonnets!
A beautiful day outside for the Fun Run!
A beautiful day outside for the Fun Run!
Students had fun creating and classifying dactylogram ten cards!
Students had fun creating and classifying dactylogram ten cards!
Our investigation continues as students explore dactyloscopy and take the impressions of papillary ridges to analyze fingerprint patterns!Β
Our investigation continues as students explore dactyloscopy and take the impressions of papillary ridges to analyze fingerprint patterns!Β
After learning about Shakespeare and analyzing his sonnet, students are up for the challenge to write their own original sonnets in iambic pentameter!
After learning about Shakespeare and analyzing his sonnet, students are up for the challenge to write their own original sonnets in iambic pentameter!
Our creativity and programming skills are flowing as we design our solutions for the school!
Our creativity and programming skills are flowing as we design our solutions for the school!
As students learn about forensic odontology, they begin to examine the impression evidence!
As students learn about forensic odontology, they begin to examine the impression evidence!
Students are brainstorming their philosophical ideas before sharing in our discussion!Β
Students are brainstorming their philosophical ideas before sharing in our discussion!Β
Students engage in deep thought and contemplation as we begin to explore our philosophy slam question!
Students engage in deep thought and contemplation as we begin to explore our philosophy slam question!
SCAMPER techniques in action as students collaborate and problem solve!Β Β
SCAMPER techniques in action as students collaborate and problem solve!Β Β
Creative fluency and flexibility leads to the most effective and original solutions!Β
Creative fluency and flexibility leads to the most effective and original solutions!Β
Lateral thinking hats are in use as students engage in creative problem solving!Β
Lateral thinking hats are in use as students engage in creative problem solving!Β
Students engaging in palynology, the analysis of pollen in forensic science!
Students engaging in palynology, the analysis of pollen in forensic science!
Students demonstrate strong creative problem solving skills in our SCAMPER challenge!
Students demonstrate strong creative problem solving skills in our SCAMPER challenge!
We are so proud of our students' incredible accomplishments in the Wonder League International Robotics Competition!
We are so proud of our students' incredible accomplishments in the Wonder League International Robotics Competition!
Students show their creativity by incorporating Word Masters words into exciting RISE time work through Makerspace and Word Masters word interviews!Β
Students show their creativity by incorporating Word Masters words into exciting RISE time work through Makerspace and Word Masters word interviews!Β
Forensic scientists examine hair evidence to further analyze the trace evidence in our case!
Forensic scientists examine hair evidence to further analyze the trace evidence in our case!
Students are intrigued by the photos of a trip to the The Met taken by one of our students who was inspired to go to the museum after our work studying the Zhou Dynasty!
Students are intrigued by the photos of a trip to the The Met taken by one of our students who was inspired to go to the museum after our work studying the Zhou Dynasty!
Students displayed great curiosity as we took a virtual field trip to England to the school Shakespeare attended as a child!
Students displayed great curiosity as we took a virtual field trip to England to the school Shakespeare attended as a child!
We are so proud of our students' incredible accomplishments in the Wonder League International Robotics Competition!
We are so proud of our students' incredible accomplishments in the Wonder League International Robotics Competition!
Exploring the fascinating world of fiber analysis with a nod to Dr. Edmond Locard's pioneering theories! Thank you Dr. Peter Valentin of the University of New Haven for sharing insights with us!
Exploring the fascinating world of fiber analysis with a nod to Dr. Edmond Locard's pioneering theories! Thank you Dr. Peter Valentin of the University of New Haven for sharing insights with us!
Thank you Dr. Peter Valentin of the University of New Haven for sharing your expertise on Locard's Exchange Principle with our students!Β
Thank you Dr. Peter Valentin of the University of New Haven for sharing your expertise on Locard's Exchange Principle with our students!Β
As students continue to explore the great Renaissance thinker, artist, and innovator, Leonardo da Vinci, they complete and share their Da Vinci inspired sketches and notes!Β
As students continue to explore the great Renaissance thinker, artist, and innovator, Leonardo da Vinci, they complete and share their Da Vinci inspired sketches and notes!Β
Preparations for the Invitational Round have begun and our creativity is flowing!Β
Preparations for the Invitational Round have begun and our creativity is flowing!Β
Students utilize indicators to help identify and analyze trace evidence found at the crime scene!
Students utilize indicators to help identify and analyze trace evidence found at the crime scene!
Students used excellent investigation skills as they experimented on trace evidence in our forensics lab!
Students used excellent investigation skills as they experimented on trace evidence in our forensics lab!
Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's notebook pages, students created their own notebook entries of observations and visions for the future!Β
Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's notebook pages, students created their own notebook entries of observations and visions for the future!Β
Congratulations to the 4th grade robotics students who made it into the highly coveted Invitational Round in the WLRC robotics competition! Typically, only around 12% of teams from 69 countries make it to the Invitational Round.Β Β
Congratulations to the 4th grade robotics students who made it into the highly coveted Invitational Round in the WLRC robotics competition! Typically, only around 12% of teams from 69 countries make it to the Invitational Round.Β Β
Exciting day in the lab as our investigators unveil the power of chromatography in forensic analysis!Β
Exciting day in the lab as our investigators unveil the power of chromatography in forensic analysis!Β
Students harnessing the power of chromatography to separate and analyze complex mixtures, unlocking clues to solve mysteries!
Students harnessing the power of chromatography to separate and analyze complex mixtures, unlocking clues to solve mysteries!
Students were excited to share about their Zhou Dynasty artifacts in our classroom today! Great work museum curators!
Students were excited to share about their Zhou Dynasty artifacts in our classroom today! Great work museum curators!
The Metropolitan Museum of LARC welcomed fabulous visiting curators for our Zhou Dynasty exhibit, sharing ancient artifacts and drawing conclusions about this ancient civilization!
The Metropolitan Museum of LARC welcomed fabulous visiting curators for our Zhou Dynasty exhibit, sharing ancient artifacts and drawing conclusions about this ancient civilization!
Students are recreating fairy tales with a innovative spin! Combining creative flair with robotics, they're crafting remixes that push the boundaries of imagination!Β
Students are recreating fairy tales with a innovative spin! Combining creative flair with robotics, they're crafting remixes that push the boundaries of imagination!Β
Students turning coding dreams into fairy tale remixes! There is magic in the classroom as minds blend tech and creativity to bring robots to life in a whole new enchanting world!Β
Students turning coding dreams into fairy tale remixes! There is magic in the classroom as minds blend tech and creativity to bring robots to life in a whole new enchanting world!Β
Students mastering the art of observation in forensic science partnerships! They are working together with keen eyes and attention to detail.Β
Students mastering the art of observation in forensic science partnerships! They are working together with keen eyes and attention to detail.Β
Students diving into their first forensics lab, unleashing their analytical skills to decode mysteries through handwriting examination!Β
Students diving into their first forensics lab, unleashing their analytical skills to decode mysteries through handwriting examination!Β
Students are using the creation of sculptures to curate a captivating museum exhibit on the Zhou Dynasty. Each piece tells a story of ancient China's rich history!Β
Students are using the creation of sculptures to curate a captivating museum exhibit on the Zhou Dynasty. Each piece tells a story of ancient China's rich history!Β
Inspired by the incredible creativity of the Zhou Dynasty, students embarked on a journey of exploration and analysis. Now, they're bringing history to life by crafting their own artifacts!Β
Inspired by the incredible creativity of the Zhou Dynasty, students embarked on a journey of exploration and analysis. Now, they're bringing history to life by crafting their own artifacts!Β
Mission 4, here we come! Students showcasing their grit and robotics skills in the WLRC competition. Perseverance in action!Β
Mission 4, here we come! Students showcasing their grit and robotics skills in the WLRC competition. Perseverance in action!Β
Excitement is building as our students dive into Jeopardy to prep for the upcoming Word Masters meet! So proud of their dedication and enthusiasm in tackling this difficult challenge.Β
Excitement is building as our students dive into Jeopardy to prep for the upcoming Word Masters meet! So proud of their dedication and enthusiasm in tackling this difficult challenge.Β
Students showcasing incredible ingenuity in Mission 4 of the WLRC!Β
Students showcasing incredible ingenuity in Mission 4 of the WLRC!Β
Students deeply immersed in play on Global Play Day!
Students deeply immersed in play on Global Play Day!
Students are exploring the wonders of the Zhou Dynasty artifacts at the Asian Art Museum and unveiling the creativity and rich history of this ancient civilization together!
Students are exploring the wonders of the Zhou Dynasty artifacts at the Asian Art Museum and unveiling the creativity and rich history of this ancient civilization together!
Students are crafting the workspace for Mission 4 in our robotics competition, while programming their robots to tackle intricate challenges through skillful coding!
Students are crafting the workspace for Mission 4 in our robotics competition, while programming their robots to tackle intricate challenges through skillful coding!
Students' teamwork skills were shining bright with impressive collaboration and critical thinking skills in action!
Students' teamwork skills were shining bright with impressive collaboration and critical thinking skills in action!
Students are thinking outside-the-box with Lateral Thinking Hats! Teams are mastering the art of finding creative solutions.
Students are thinking outside-the-box with Lateral Thinking Hats! Teams are mastering the art of finding creative solutions.
Students are rocking creative problem-solving! Teams are unleashing their innovation using SCAMPER techniques.Β
Students are rocking creative problem-solving! Teams are unleashing their innovation using SCAMPER techniques.Β
Sparking intellectual fireworks in the classroom as students delve into the teachings of ancient Chinese philosophies. The exchange of ideas is enlightening!
Sparking intellectual fireworks in the classroom as students delve into the teachings of ancient Chinese philosophies. The exchange of ideas is enlightening!
Students are diving into the rich tapestry of Ancient Chinese philosophy with their classmates! Students explore the ideas of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism, sparking thought-provoking discussions.Β
Students are diving into the rich tapestry of Ancient Chinese philosophy with their classmates! Students explore the ideas of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism, sparking thought-provoking discussions.Β
Mission 4 is underway in the WLRC robotics competition! Our robots are completing complex maneuvers on a rollercoaster in our amusement parks!Β
Mission 4 is underway in the WLRC robotics competition! Our robots are completing complex maneuvers on a rollercoaster in our amusement parks!Β
Rising to the occasion! Inspired by the creativity of students during RISE time, turning ideas into reality and making each moment count.Β
Rising to the occasion! Inspired by the creativity of students during RISE time, turning ideas into reality and making each moment count.Β
Playing games with our Word Masters words is a fun way to help us prepare for our next meet!
Playing games with our Word Masters words is a fun way to help us prepare for our next meet!
Students breathe life into their Word Masters words, transforming vocabulary into vibrant creations. Inspiring learning through imagination!Β
Students breathe life into their Word Masters words, transforming vocabulary into vibrant creations. Inspiring learning through imagination!Β
Students embodying the spirit of griots, weaving passion and creativity into their presentations!Β
Students embodying the spirit of griots, weaving passion and creativity into their presentations!Β
Inspired by the creative story telling of ancient African griots, students present to the class as griots!
Inspired by the creative story telling of ancient African griots, students present to the class as griots!
Students have encountered so many fun challenges in mission three of the WLRC robotics competition! How can Dash successfully play the original carnival game?
Students have encountered so many fun challenges in mission three of the WLRC robotics competition! How can Dash successfully play the original carnival game?
Students celebrating One Beach Unity and Kindness Day in our classroom. We light up the world with kindness!
Students celebrating One Beach Unity and Kindness Day in our classroom. We light up the world with kindness!
Creative fluency, originality, and elaboration were on display as students' movie trailers take us to a new dimension with our Word Masters words!
Creative fluency, originality, and elaboration were on display as students' movie trailers take us to a new dimension with our Word Masters words!
Student screenwriters and cinematographers utilize their FFOE skills and Word Masters words to bring their creative ideas to life!
Student screenwriters and cinematographers utilize their FFOE skills and Word Masters words to bring their creative ideas to life!
The power of teamwork was in full force! Students joining forces with inventive ideas that redefine collaboration.Β
The power of teamwork was in full force! Students joining forces with inventive ideas that redefine collaboration.Β
Empowering students during RISE time to embark on their creative journey through choice-based exploration in inquiry, makerspace, coding, or vocabulary!Β
Empowering students during RISE time to embark on their creative journey through choice-based exploration in inquiry, makerspace, coding, or vocabulary!Β
Students are creating accurate APA citations and engaging websites for our ExploraVision projects as we enter the home stretch for ExploraVision!
Students are creating accurate APA citations and engaging websites for our ExploraVision projects as we enter the home stretch for ExploraVision!
Students utilize their ExploraVision rubrics to ensure they include all important components in their projects!Β Β
Students utilize their ExploraVision rubrics to ensure they include all important components in their projects!Β Β
Students unleashing their creativity to bring their original schools to life through FFOE skills and Word Masters vocabulary.Β
Students unleashing their creativity to bring their original schools to life through FFOE skills and Word Masters vocabulary.Β
Incorporating our Word Masters words into our creative FFOE projects brings another layer of challenge and fun!
Incorporating our Word Masters words into our creative FFOE projects brings another layer of challenge and fun!
Conquering conditionals and functions, our student robotic coders put in the work to practice programming through challenging puzzles for our robots on Blockly Wonder Workshop Class Connect!Β
Conquering conditionals and functions, our student robotic coders put in the work to practice programming through challenging puzzles for our robots on Blockly Wonder Workshop Class Connect!Β
Student philosophers engage in thoughtful discussion on the ideas in Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics on friendship!
Student philosophers engage in thoughtful discussion on the ideas in Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics on friendship!
Students begin crafting sample web pages for their ExploraVision projects. The future of innovation is in the making!
Students begin crafting sample web pages for their ExploraVision projects. The future of innovation is in the making!
Embarking on a journey into the captivating world of ancient African griots! Unveiling the rich tapestry of creativity and storytelling that transcends time.Β
Embarking on a journey into the captivating world of ancient African griots! Unveiling the rich tapestry of creativity and storytelling that transcends time.Β
Students are inspired by watching our robotics teams problem solve and merge their coding and creative design skills!
Students are inspired by watching our robotics teams problem solve and merge their coding and creative design skills!
Effective collaboration is key when trying to conquer the highly challenging mission 2 of the WLRC robotics competition!Β
Effective collaboration is key when trying to conquer the highly challenging mission 2 of the WLRC robotics competition!Β
Student philosophers thoughtfully contemplate John Stuart Mill's ideas on the nature of true happiness.Β
Student philosophers thoughtfully contemplate John Stuart Mill's ideas on the nature of true happiness.Β
In philosophy, students explore philosopher Simone de Beauvoir and the idea of introverts and extroverts.Β Β
In philosophy, students explore philosopher Simone de Beauvoir and the idea of introverts and extroverts.Β Β
Students experienced more of the Dawn of Creativity as they simulated the gold and salt trade from the ancient empire of Ghana. Students discussed the creative ways they used to communicate non-verbally, which led to peaceful trades!
Students experienced more of the Dawn of Creativity as they simulated the gold and salt trade from the ancient empire of Ghana. Students discussed the creative ways they used to communicate non-verbally, which led to peaceful trades!
Mission 2 is underway as students work to construct a maze for Dash to move through and remove debris to make it wheelchair accessible for their theme park visitors!
Mission 2 is underway as students work to construct a maze for Dash to move through and remove debris to make it wheelchair accessible for their theme park visitors!
Students analyze meaningful peer feedback and take action to apply it to their ExploraVision projects!
Students analyze meaningful peer feedback and take action to apply it to their ExploraVision projects!
Students are delving into the design process as they work hard to make advancements on their ExploraVision projects!
Students are delving into the design process as they work hard to make advancements on their ExploraVision projects!
Creative fluency, the ability to think of many original ideas, is a crucial part of the creative thinking process!
Creative fluency, the ability to think of many original ideas, is a crucial part of the creative thinking process!
Students create a ripple of inspiration in our classroom! From creative fluency to detailed elaboration, their collaborative spirit is the heartbeat of our learning space!
Students create a ripple of inspiration in our classroom! From creative fluency to detailed elaboration, their collaborative spirit is the heartbeat of our learning space!
Facing challenges head-on, our students showcased true grit and perseverance in conquering Mission 1 of the WLRC robotics competition!
Facing challenges head-on, our students showcased true grit and perseverance in conquering Mission 1 of the WLRC robotics competition!
Students demonstrated exceptional work ethic and creative persistence to complete Mission 1 of the WLRC robotics competition!Β
Students demonstrated exceptional work ethic and creative persistence to complete Mission 1 of the WLRC robotics competition!Β
We use the RISE method when offering peer feedback: Reflect, Inquire, Suggest, and Elevate!
We use the RISE method when offering peer feedback: Reflect, Inquire, Suggest, and Elevate!
Receiving formative peer feedback is essential to elevating the quality of our ExploraVision work!
Receiving formative peer feedback is essential to elevating the quality of our ExploraVision work!
Students are embracing divergent thinking skills to unlock their creative potential and conquer challenges!
Students are embracing divergent thinking skills to unlock their creative potential and conquer challenges!
Problem-solving magic happens when creative thinking, logic, and strong decision-making join forces!Β
Problem-solving magic happens when creative thinking, logic, and strong decision-making join forces!Β
Students are putting their minds together, using SCAMPER techniques to spark new ideas and solutions.
Students are putting their minds together, using SCAMPER techniques to spark new ideas and solutions.
Mission 1 of the WLRC Robotics Competition is in full swing! Our students are coding with creativity, and aiming for those bonus points with upright props and loops!
Mission 1 of the WLRC Robotics Competition is in full swing! Our students are coding with creativity, and aiming for those bonus points with upright props and loops!
Creative selection of limited materials was crucial to success in our pumpkin lift challenge!Β
Creative selection of limited materials was crucial to success in our pumpkin lift challenge!Β
Students are thinking outside-the-box with the help of lateral thinking and the Six Thinking Hats!Β
Students are thinking outside-the-box with the help of lateral thinking and the Six Thinking Hats!Β
Students not only share their amazing ideas and solutions, but also spark excellent questions and insightful discussions!
Students not only share their amazing ideas and solutions, but also spark excellent questions and insightful discussions!
Inspired by the ancient city of Caral-Supe, students design their ancient cities with limited resources!
Inspired by the ancient city of Caral-Supe, students design their ancient cities with limited resources!
Students are motivated to start tackling mission one of our WLRC robotics competition!
Students are motivated to start tackling mission one of our WLRC robotics competition!
Peer feedback is a valuable tool to enhance our creative work! Our students are so supportive of one another!
Peer feedback is a valuable tool to enhance our creative work! Our students are so supportive of one another!
Creative fluency and flexibility are on display as students elevate their work!
Creative fluency and flexibility are on display as students elevate their work!
Students are empowered to take charge of their learning as they run game stations to make Word Masters learning fun and memorable!
Students are empowered to take charge of their learning as they run game stations to make Word Masters learning fun and memorable!
Students are embracing the power of SCAMPER techniques to invigorate their creative projects, while using their FFOE rubrics to guide their creative work!
Students are embracing the power of SCAMPER techniques to invigorate their creative projects, while using their FFOE rubrics to guide their creative work!
Student creativity is flowing during RISE time, as they choose to explore their interests and push the boundaries of innovation!
Student creativity is flowing during RISE time, as they choose to explore their interests and push the boundaries of innovation!
Robotics teams stretch their creativity in their final practice session before we receive the WLRC missions!Β
Robotics teams stretch their creativity in their final practice session before we receive the WLRC missions!Β
Using digital 3D blueprints and creative fluency and originality, student architects design homes of the future! Classmates share positive peer feedback during presentations!
Using digital 3D blueprints and creative fluency and originality, student architects design homes of the future! Classmates share positive peer feedback during presentations!
We were so excited to host a visiting teacher from the East Rockaway School District to learn about our LARC program! Students had fun playing BINGO with their WM words and solving analogies!
We were so excited to host a visiting teacher from the East Rockaway School District to learn about our LARC program! Students had fun playing BINGO with their WM words and solving analogies!
Our classroom is buzzing with curiosity as students dive deep into the enigmatic world of the Ancient Norte Chico Caral-Supe Civilization. Their inquiries will take us on an exciting journey of creativity through time!Β
Our classroom is buzzing with curiosity as students dive deep into the enigmatic world of the Ancient Norte Chico Caral-Supe Civilization. Their inquiries will take us on an exciting journey of creativity through time!Β
Students use advanced coding techniques to make their robots conquer complex challenges!
Students use advanced coding techniques to make their robots conquer complex challenges!
πStudents to follow their passions during RISE time! ππ¨ From coding to makerspace to inquiry projects, every path is a journey of discovery!π‘
πStudents to follow their passions during RISE time! ππ¨ From coding to makerspace to inquiry projects, every path is a journey of discovery!π‘
Students received their first set of WordMasters words and are using various modalities to craft study tools to prepare for Meet 1!
Students received their first set of WordMasters words and are using various modalities to craft study tools to prepare for Meet 1!
Students diving deep into the world of ideas for their ExploraVision projects! Researching the past to shape the future. π‘Β
Students diving deep into the world of ideas for their ExploraVision projects! Researching the past to shape the future. π‘Β
Students are exploring new perspectives with Tinkercad and 3D design! They're weaving originality and elaboration into their projects and stretching the boundaries of their creativity!
Students are exploring new perspectives with Tinkercad and 3D design! They're weaving originality and elaboration into their projects and stretching the boundaries of their creativity!
Students on a creativity journey using fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration to push boundaries and ignite innovation. π
Students on a creativity journey using fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration to push boundaries and ignite innovation. π
Sparks of creativity are flying as these 4th graders meet their robots for the first time and test out programs to prepare for the WLRC competition!
Sparks of creativity are flying as these 4th graders meet their robots for the first time and test out programs to prepare for the WLRC competition!
Our 4th graders are gearing up for the upcoming WLRC Robots Competition! Today, future engineers put their robots to the test. Robot sensors were firing with a lot of innovation in action!
As we begin philosophy, students are diving into the ocean of profound questions. ππ‘ Existence, ethics, reality β the adventure begins. π We are ready to explore the uncharted territories of the mind! ππΒ
As we begin philosophy, students are diving into the ocean of profound questions. ππ‘ Existence, ethics, reality β the adventure begins. π We are ready to explore the uncharted territories of the mind! ππΒ
RISE time (Reaching for Innovation and Specialized Exploration) has launched as students choose an area for creative innovation and growth. Students begin specialized coding creations, maker designs, and inquiry investigations!
RISE time (Reaching for Innovation and Specialized Exploration) has launched as students choose an area for creative innovation and growth. Students begin specialized coding creations, maker designs, and inquiry investigations!
Students showcasing the power of cooperation, communication, critical thinking, and creativity - paving the way for innovative problem-solving!
Students showcasing the power of cooperation, communication, critical thinking, and creativity - paving the way for innovative problem-solving!
Connecting over shared interests, our new third graders are forging friendships as a classroom community!
Connecting over shared interests, our new third graders are forging friendships as a classroom community!
Amazing exchange of ideas and reflection of lateral thinking hats utilized during divergent thinking exercises!
Amazing exchange of ideas and reflection of lateral thinking hats utilized during divergent thinking exercises!
Students begin preparations for the Wonder Workshop Robotics Competition by exploring Blockly and testing out their coding skills!
Students begin preparations for the Wonder Workshop Robotics Competition by exploring Blockly and testing out their coding skills!
International Dot Day: How can a dot embody our hopes and aspirations for our new school year in LARC?Β
International Dot Day: How can a dot embody our hopes and aspirations for our new school year in LARC?Β
Students applying SCAMPER techniques to creative problem solving!
Students applying SCAMPER techniques to creative problem solving!
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