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WeMail is distributed every Tuesday to update the Woodson community on PTSO news, school news, and upcoming events.
- SCHEDULE REMINDERS
- PTSO NEWS
- WOODSON NEWS & EVENTS
- WOODSON CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
- CAVS SPORTS
- FUNDRAISERS
- RESOURCES FOR WOODSON STUDENTS, PARENTS & FAMILIES
- FCPS NEWS & EVENTS
- REPEAT INFORMATION FOR REFERENCE
SCHEDULE REMINDERS
THIS WEEK
Saturday, March 11 - Fairfax County Teen Job Fair, 11am-1pm at West Springfield HS - Details under FCPS News & Events
Saturday, March 11 - 5:30-8:30pm, Main Gym - Fan Quest - Details under Woodson News & Events
NEXT WEEK
Monday, March 13; 6:30-8 p.m., FCPS Community Meeting on Opioid Awareness, Fairfax HS - Details under FCPS News & Events
Tuesday, March 14; 6:00 p.m., Virtual - PTSO Meeting
LOOKING AHEAD
Tuesday, March 21 - Braddock and Springfield District Town Hall at Lake Braddock Secondary School - Details under FCPS News & Events
Wednesday, March 22nd - Religious and Cultural Observance Day - Ramadan (begins at sunset)
Thursday, March 23rd - Religious and Cultural Observance Day - Ramadan (continues through April 21st)
Monday, March 27th, 6-8pm in Cav Hall - Woodson Pyramid Art Show - Flyer with details under Woodson News & Events
Monday, April 3 - Friday, April 7 - Spring Break - No School
FCPS 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
Woodson's Events & Activities Calendar
PTSO NEWS
PTSO Board Vacancies for 2023-2024
The PTSO recruitment committee is looking for candidates to fill the positions of PTSO President and Communications Director for next school year. The PTSO cannot run next school year without the positions filled by May.
PTSO President - Leads the operation of the PTSO and its programs to include: Grants, Teacher Appreciation, staff lunches, community engagement, budget oversight, administration, by-laws, and monthly meetings. The President is supported by the PTSO officers for Membership, Treasurer, Secretary, Communications, and a group of volunteers that execute programs and events. The President is responsible for recruiting Officer and volunteer vacancies.
Communications Director - Prepares the content of the PTSO Weekly WeMail that you are reading now. Maintains the PTSO Facebook page, approves members’ posts, and posts pertinent content.
If you are interested in serving in either of these positions, please contact current PTSO President Mik Kiss at miklos.c.kiss@outlook.com or text 703-975-7928.
March PTSO Meeting
Next Tuesday, March 14 at 6:00 p.m. Virtual - click here for link to join meeting
FREE Virtual Webinars
Navigating the Critical Changes in Admissions Testing
TOMORROW Wednesday, Mar 8th, 9:00 pm EST
Click here to register for webinar
About this webinar – In today’s college admissions landscape, the role of testing has evolved rapidly. With these changes, families face a new set of decisions. As the majority of colleges and universities move to no longer require tests, and the College Board prepares to launch a new fully digital adaptive version of the SAT, having a complete understanding of the nuance is critical for students to maximize their opportunities.
Join this webinar to hear from an insider with over 20 years of experience in standardized admissions testing, Revolution Prep’s Chief Research and Impact Officer, Ben Neely will walk you through everything you need to know – and the misinformation you need to avoid.
You’ll learn:
- What test-optional, test-flexible, and test-free really mean and how they should impact your preparation process
- How to be ready for the new digital adaptive SAT, coming in the 2023-2024 school year
- Considerations when building a testing plan for your student; and how the tests are different from when you took them
How Executive Functioning Skills Improve Grades & Lower Stress
Wednesday, March 29th, 7:00 pm EDT
Click here to register for webinar
About this webinar – Students are often tired and stressed out but they don’t have to be. Executive functioning skills can turn things around.
Does your child ever:
- Feel sleep-deprived?
- Procrastinate even though it increases stress?
- Does their homework but forgets to turn it in?
Executive functioning is what makes a student “good” at school, and fortunately it is a learnable skill!
WOODSON NEWS & EVENTS
AP Exam Conflicts
Any student who has a conflict with the AP Exam schedule must complete a form to request late testing. The form is available in Student Services.
The completed form and payment (if required) is due to Mrs. Glover in Student Services no later than this Friday, March 10th.
AP Exam dates can be found on the College Board website.
FanQuest this Saturday!
Join us this Saturday, March 11th for FanQuest, our Special Olympics Unified Basketball Tournament at Woodson High School. Come out and watch Woodson’s Unified team play Robinson Secondary School!
5:30 pm—Doors open for a Tailgate
6:45 pm – Pregame Activities
7:00 pm—Opening Ceremony and Tip-off between the Woodson Unified Cavaliers and the Robinson Rams in the Red Jenkins Gymnasium.
Join us for a night of spirited fun, celebrating our Special Olympics athletes and peers!
At the tailgate before the game, there will be moon bounces, carnival games, and prizes! During the game, look for a variety of TV timeout games and performances including one by Woodson’s dance team!
The event is FREE! But, bring cash for the 50/50 Raffle, concessions (including Jake’s Ice Cream), and t-shirts.
It’s going to be Out of This World! Our galactic FanQuest shirts will be for sale for $10 the week leading up to the event during all school lunches and at FanQuest.
Student Parking Passes Sold Out for SY2022-23
Student parking passes are sold out for the remainder of this school year.
Passes for SY2023-2024 will be available for purchase in late August.
 International Night was a HUGE success! Thank you to all of the participants and volunteers.
Woodson Student Services
Academic Advising schedule
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Freshmen – most freshmen will have their individual academic advising meetings with their school counselor sometime by Mar 10 (these meetings will occur through PE classes)
The Student Services Padlets are always a great source of information and updates from Student Services! If you need additional resources to help with organization, time management, study skills, etc., you can find them through our Academic Supports Padlet. As always, students are welcome to visit Student Services or email their counselors at any time.
Pyramid Art Show
Mental Health First Aid Training for Woodson HS
This course is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.
Woodson High School Training Dates and Registration Links:
Students: must be able to attend all 3 sessions:
March 8 (1st/3rd return), March 10 (7th and 5th return), March 16 (double 3rd return) Click here to register
Parents: Full day on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in Cavalier Hall from 8am -4pm Registration is FULL. Please email Jackie O'Brien at jtobrien1@fcps.edu to add your name to the wait list.
*Class size is limited to 30 members*
Senior Class News
There's a lot of new information on the Senior Class webpage - Final exam schedule, graduation rehearsal, senior awards ceremony, prom, and more!
WOODSON CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
Woodson Winterguard
 Congratulations to the Woodson Winterguard team who won FIRST place at their February 25th competition against 13 other teams in their division! Woodson’s overall score promoted them to the next higher division (CGSRA1). The next competition is Saturday, March 18, at Potomac High School (3401 Panther Drive, Dumfries, VA). Woodson’s current scheduled performance time is 10:55 a.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children (6-11). Don’t miss this beautiful show, “Surely as the Sun”. Full information about the competition is at the link HERE.
Indoor Drumline
Congratulations are in order for the combined Woodson/Fairfax High School Indoor Drumline. They competed in the Atlantic Indoor Association competition against other high school indoor drumlines. The combined team placed SECOND in their first competition on February 18th! Their next performance is also at Potomac High School (see the Winterguard info and links above) on Saturday March 18th. Their scheduled performance time is 7:00 p.m. Come out and support our talented drumline members
Woodson Band & Orchestra
The following Woodson students that were were selected, through a highly competitive audition, to the All-Virginia Band & Orchestra:
Kathryn Lang, Piccolo, 12th grade
Luke Sun, Oboe, 10th grade
Abbey Moran, E-flat Clarinet, 11th grade
Evan Chu, Clarinet, 12th grade
Jordan Hershaft, Clarinet, 11th grade
Grant Kahler, Alto Saxophone, 11th grade
Ian Wallace, Tuba, 12th grade
Jessica Yi, Violin, 12th grade
Nathan Kurland, Violin, 11th grade
Morgan Altier, Bass, 10th grade
Joseph Schechtel, Bass, 12th grade
Congratulations to all!
Woodson Chorus
The next Chorus concert will be on Thursday, March 9 at 7 PM in the Woodson Auditorium and the next Choral Booster meeting on March 13 at 7:30 PM.
District Choral Assessment is Friday, March 17th. Students will be traveling to George Mason University during the school day at noon and return to school by 3:10 pm. Detailed information is available on Schoology and was emailed home on March 6th. Permission forms are due this Friday, March 10th.
Get a pie on Pi Day! Support Woodson Chorus on Tuesday, March 14 from 5-9 pm at &Pizza at the 9476 Main St #2 (next to Trader Joe's).
DECA State Leadership Conference
Nine Woodson Marketing students traveled to Virginia Beach on Friday, March 3 for a weekend filled with competitive events, networking, and professional development. The DECA State Leadership Conference provides students with the opportunity to compete against the top talent in the state in categories focused on a variety of industries, including Marketing, Management, Hospitality & Tourism, Finance, and Entrepreneurship. Examples of event categories are linked below.
Special recognition goes to the following students for their achievements at the conference:
- Milla Cronin and Katelyn Tran, Innovation Plan, 1st Place Overall
- Ryan Augustine, Financial Consulting, 2nd Place Overall, Top 10 exam score
- An Duong, Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making, Top 10 exam score
- Nathan Loomis, Integrated Marketing Campaign – Event, Top 10 exam score
- Huyen Nguyen, Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making, Top 10 exam score
Milla, Katelyn, and Ryan have all qualified for the 2023 International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida. This conference hosts over 19,000 DECA members, advisors, and business partners for four days at the end of April.
For more information about how your child can be involved with DECA and Marketing and Entrepreneurship classes at Woodson, please contact Kelsey Treague at krtreague@fcps.edu.
CAVS SPORTS
Cavalier Sports This Week
Tuesday, March 7th
Boys JV Lax Scrimmage vs. Trinity 7:00pm (Home)
JV Softball Scrimmage vs. Langley 6:30pm (Home)
Varsity Softball Scrimmage @ Langley 6:30pm (Away)
Wednesday, March 8th
Boys Lax Scrimmage @ Westfield (JV) 5:45 (Var) 7:15 (Away)
JV Softball Scrimmage vs. W&L 6:30pm (Home)
Varsity Softball @ W&L 6:30pm (Home)
Thursday, March 9th
Boys Soccer Scrimmage @ Hayfield (JV) 5:45 (Var) 7:15 (Away)
JV Baseball Scrimmage @ Hayfield 6:30pm (Away)
Varsity Baseball Scrimmage vs. Hayfield 6:30pm (Home)
Boys Tennis Scrimmage @ Chantilly 4:00pm (Away)
Girls Tennis Scrimmage vs. Chantilly 4:00pm (Home)
Friday, March 10th
No Activities Scheduled
Saturday, March 11th
Girls Lacrosse Scrimmage @ Bishop Ireton 2:30 /3:30 pm (Away)
Woodson Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Woodson Booster Spirit Wear Store
Visit our Woodson Athletic Boosters spiritwear store!
New Items!!
¾ sleeve baseball shirt
Comfort Colors crewneck
Cavaliers t-shirts in mens/womens sizes
CAVS white out shirt
We also have our classic spirit wear including hoodies, flannels, sweatpants, hats, and t-shirts!
Click here to shop now!
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2022-23 Booster Prices Are Now ½ Price!
FUNDRAISERS
Leadership and Sports Leadership Mulch Sale
The Leadership Classes are once again offering high quality shredded hardwood mulch for purchase.
Orders for 3-cubic foot bags of mulch must be received by Thursday, March 9th, for pick-up at Woodson or delivery to your home on Sunday, March 19th. When placing an order for 10 or more bags, delivery is an option. All mulch will be delivered on Sunday, March 19th, beginning at 8:30am. The proceeds benefit the Woodson Leadership and Sports Leadership Classes and support their activities. For more details or for an order form, please check out our web link.
This year you can also order and pay on-line at MySchoolBucks. Browse all items and select the Mulch Sale Fundraiser.
Need more info? Send an email to DJSchaefer@fcps.edu
Woodson Chorus Pie Fundraiser
Get a pie on Pi Day! Support Woodson Chorus on Tuesday, March 14 from 5-9 pm at &Pizza: we'll get a % back of your purchase at the 9476 Main St #2 location (next to Trader Joe's).
Order Your 2022-23 Woodson Yearbook
Don't miss out - reserve your student's copy of the yearbook today! A limited quantity of yearbooks is printed every year and they WILL sell out. Preordering is the only way to guarantee getting a copy.
Click here to order and type in Woodson's code - 5278
Mock SAT, ACT and PSAT - A great way to prepare for the upcoming tests!
Tests are administered either in-person or online and can be scheduled Monday through Thursday from 1pm to 9pm and Saturday from 9am to 5pm.
Sign up here to take a mock SAT, ACT, or PSAT with C2 Education - available online or in-person!! (Requires an existing or new Woodson PTSO login) Cost is $20 to register for your mock test, all proceeds will benefit Woodson C2 Education Fairfax will contact you to schedule your test and results assessment.
Woodson Logo Boys Lacrosse Fundraiser
 Woodson Boys Lacrosse is painting Woodson’s famous W and sabers logo as a fundraiser. By getting your own customized “W”, you can support the team and show your school spirit at the same time!
Click this link for more information.
Woodson Garden Flags
Garden Flag Dimensions - 12"x17"
Available options —
Non-Personalized $15 OR Personalized $20
Personalization - Add your family name or get creative and celebrate your student with their name and graduation year! (For example: The Smith Family; Congrats Emily Class of 2023; Woodson Class of 2023)
Click here to purchase your flag!
For more information, contact Melissa Fabrizio at woodsongardenflag@gmail.com.
VIP Graduation Tickets
Are you looking forward to graduation at Eagle Bank Arena? Enjoy it even more with VIP seats! The names of 10 lucky people will be drawn and will win 8 amazing seats.
Click HERE to enter the raffle for prime seating!
This is a fundraiser for Cavalier Cruise (All Night Grad Party!)
Senior Yard Signs
Show your Senior pride by displaying a Class of 2023 Yard Sign! Cost is $25.00 each. All proceeds support the Class of 2023, including the Cav Cruise (all night graduation party).
Click here to purchase online! OR $25 cash or check at pick-up.
Text/Call Miklos Kiss at 703-975-7928 to arrange pick-up at his house.
Questions? Contact Miklos Kiss miklos.c.kiss@outlook.com
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Senior Class of 2023 Legacy Bricks
Buy a Brick and create a Lasting Legacy for your Woodson Student!
The brick courtyard in front of the school between the main entrance and the auditorium still has plenty of room for bricks for you to honor your special student or alumni. Individual bricks cost: $100. They make great graduation presents for Seniors, or as a legacy for all the members of your family!
To purchase, visit the Woodson PTSO PTBOARD website HERE. If you prefer, you can mail the brick order form (LINK HERE) to the school with a check.
All orders are due no later than April 17, 2023. Plan accordingly!
If you have questions, or for more info contact Shane or Katherine Gilbert at wptsobricks@gmail.com.
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STUDENT DRIVER MAGNETS
Magnets are $8.00 each or 3 for $20.00. You can order online HERE. Magnets are delivered to your door contact free!
If you have any questions contact Shane or Katherine Gilbert at wptsomagnets@gmail.com
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RESOURCES FOR WOODSON STUDENTS, PARENTS & FAMILIES
College & Career Center News
The College & Career Center is open from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm in E 109. Students are welcome to come by before or after school, during Returns/Lunch, or send an email to schedule an appointment at cliebmosley@fcps.edu. Christine Lieb-Mosley, College and Career Specialist, 703-503-4661
Click here for all College & Career Center news and upcoming events
Free SAT Math Prep Sessions
Woodson dad, Rick Neifield, is offering free SAT math prep sessions to Woodson students via Zoom.
Sign up here. Direct inquiries and questions to Rick at richardneifeld@gmail.com
Woodson Math Center
Student math tutors are available during 5th period return, 5th period lunches and after school Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:00-3:45pm.
All sessions take place in B208. Look for the Math Center Flag. Tutors are excited to help students!
Free, On-Demand, Online Tutoring
Unless they’ve been opted out, students can access Tutor.com through Schoology. Every session is personalized to meet students’ needs from remedial to advanced levels. Sessions focus on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not quick answers.
Learn more on FCPS’ Tutor.com webpage.
In-person Tutoring Options
The tutor list contains the names of current FCPS employees who hold a valid and current teaching license in Virginia. These employees have contacted the Parent Resource Center to offer their services. The tutor list is updated monthly during the school year.
For a list of tutors, please email The Parent Resource Center prc@fcps.edu
FCPS NEWS & EVENTS
FCPS Community Meeting on Opioid Awareness
Across the country, we are losing students to the dangers of fentanyl every day. This crisis is here, in our schools and communities. It is time to have an honest conversation about it. We can all agree, there is nothing more important than the safety and wellbeing of our students, families, and communities.
Please join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a community meeting on Opioid awareness, Monday, March 13, 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Fairfax High School. During this event, you will hear from individuals and family members affected by the opioid epidemic, medical experts, and law enforcement representatives. You will also have an opportunity to hear directly from Fairfax County Public Schools and the Fairfax County Police Department about local initiatives to address this issue.
Register for the March 13 event.
For more information, please watch this short video and visit our website.
Braddock and Springfield District Town Hall
 Join Springfield District Representative Laura Jane Cohen, Braddock District Representative Megan McLaughlin, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid, and Student Representative to the School Board Michele Togbe for a town hall. All Braddock and Springfield District parents/guardians, staff, students, and community members are welcome. We hope to see you there!
When: Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Where: Lake Braddock Secondary School (Little Theater), 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA
*If American Sign Language or language interpretation is needed, please submit your request by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2023.
Student Representative Applications to the School Board
Each year, in accordance with FCPS Policy 1802, FCPS students have the opportunity to apply for the position of the student representative to the School Board. The student representative is not a member of the School Board but serves in a nonvoting, advisory capacity, representing the interests of the students of Fairfax County Public Schools.
Students who are currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply, and they do not need to be current members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SAC).
The application involves 2 components. Both are required to be considered for the Election.
- Written Applications are due March 17, 2023. 2023 Student Representative to the School Board
- A thirty second candidate statement via Flip Video is due March 31, 2023. Candidates will be emailed a link to record their video on March 20, 2023.
The 2023 election will consist of two parts:
- The first part of the Election is a virtual Primary Election held on April 17, 2023, using FCPS zoom. Candidates have the option to attend the Primary Election. Candidates will be notified by email regarding the Primary Election results.
- The second part of the Election is a General Election held in person on April 19, 2023, at Thomas Jefferson High School. Candidates who advanced from the Primary Election are required to attend the General Election on April 19, 2023.
Additional information and details regarding both the Primary and General Elections will be shared with candidates.
DMV Learners Permit Tests at Woodson
Woodson is pleased to announce that students can take the Virginia DMV learner’s permit test at Woodson. Students will use their school issued laptops and will be given a login just as they do for the SOL tests. If they do NOT have a school laptop, they must contact Mr. O'Hara ahead of time. Personal laptops do NOT work for the test.
Students will be eligible to test if they are 15 years 6 months or older on the following Tuesdays at 3:15pm in Room C108: April 25th, May 23rd
Steps to complete the process: You must register in TWO places: ACE (for payment) and DMV for the test ticket.
- Payment: First you must register through the ACE and pay $20.
- Register for this test event at DMV Registration (Internet Explorer 9 or higher or Safari).
- A customer number is not required, but if you have a DMV ID card you must enter the name, DOB and customer number exactly as it appears on your DMV ID card. Otherwise, enter your full legal name and date of birth and leave the customer number field blank.
- Please provide a parent or student’s email to receive registration confirmation, test results, notification of changes to the date and time or cancellation of the test event.
- Before taking the two part knowledge test, please STUDY the Driver’s Manual located on DMV’s website.
If you have any questions with the process, please contact DMV by phone at (804) 497-7100.
David O’Hara (dgohara@fcps.edu), Driver Education Teacher
FCPS Quick Links
FCPS 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
Future FCPS school year calendars: 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26
Dr. Reid's Weekly Reflections
FCPS Features
FCPS Parent Center
Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
REPEAT INFORMATION FOR REFERENCE
WeMail
This communication is emailed out every Tuesday of the school year and also posted on the PTSO Facebook page and webpage.
Have something to share? If you have information you’d like to be considered for inclusion in WeMail, contact Jill Battaglia (PTSO Communications) at BattagliaWTW@gmail.com
Sports and Activities Resources
Activity Registration - wtwoodson-ar.rschooltoday.com
Woodson Athletics - www.wtwoodsonsports.com
FCPS Student Athletics - www.fcps.edu/activities/student-athletics
Woodson Clubs & Organizations
Click here for a complete list and details of Woodson's clubs & organizations
Contact the sponsor listed for more information.
Attendance
Attendance is critical to student success in the classroom.
If your student will be absent from school, a parent/guardian must notify the attendance office. Below is a quick guide for reporting all-day absences, late arrivals, and early check-outs from school.
Laptop Tech Support Hours
If students need FCPS laptop technical support at Woodson HS, please submit a ticket using the FCPS Parent/Student Tech Support Portal.
Our walk-in hours in Room A114 are:
- Odd Days during Learning Seminar
- Monday - 7:45am - 8:10am
- Wednesday - 2:55pm - 4:00pm (when late buses start)
Any other time you should try to make an appointment using a ticket from the Support Portal.
Late Buses Available Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Late buses are available Tuesdays and Wednesdays through spring. Students may stay after school to participate in clubs/activities and/or receive academic intervention with teachers.
Tuesday and Wednesday late buses start loading around 4:45pm and depart from Woodson at approximately 5:15pm. Students who access the smaller bus runs need to sign up for a bus in Room F122 before lunch each late bus day.
Please note, students may NOT go across the street to the shopping center after school and then return for the late bus.
Quick Links to Additional Resources
Student Parking Passes
There are 2 steps to purchase a student parking pass: 1) Complete the Parking Permit Application 2) Pay on MySchoolBucks. Navigate to the School Store, select the option for a parking permit, and check out. Bring your printed receipt with you when picking up your permit. Click here for the Woodson Student Parking website
Staying Home When Sick
FCPS continues to require families to review the Daily Health Screening before sending students to school. The 5 Day Isolation Period will also continue for COVID positive students and staff.
2022-23 PTSO Officers
Miklos Kiss - President
Lena McGinn - VP Membership
Diane Raffaele - Secretary
Kyle Durbin - Treasurer
Jill Battaglia - Communications
Sara Mastro - Grants Coordinator
Ways To Get involved
Join our PTSO
Make a donation to PTSO
Some of the many ways PTSO memberships and donations enrich the lives of our school community:
- Teacher support and supplies
- Fall & Spring Grants
- Teacher/Staff Appreciation luncheons & events
- Special school events
- And so much more!
Attend monthly PTSO meetings on Google Meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month
Ask a local business to become a Business or Community Sponsor
Go shopping! Amazon, Office Depot, groceries, etc. Link your accounts and a portion of your sales will go to our school! Amazon Smile
Volunteer opportunities email miklos.c.kiss@outlook.com
For more information visit the Woodson PTSO Website
Find Woodson PTSO on Facebook
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