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Wonderbuck$ - 2014 Back to School Time! Get Ready for School While Earning $$ for Wonderland!

From backpacks to pencils to snack bags, shop these merchants and earn $$$ for our school. Last year

we earned $10,000+ from participating in these programs. The great part…it’s super easy and FREE!

Amazon– Purchase all your needs without leaving the house. Every purchase you make earns bucks back for Wonderland. Shop at Amazon by clicking on their logo at the top right of our school website prior to making your

purchase- www.wonderlandschool.org.

Target- If you have a Target Red credit card, please sign up for the Take Charge for Education Program. Wonderland receives a percentage back for your Red Card purchases. This does not impact your personal 5%

Red Card Rewards. Visit www.target.com/tcoe for more info.

Ralph’s- Shop Ralph’s for all snack and lunch items. Be sure to sign up your Ralph’s Rewards card to earn $$ back to Wonderland. You will need to sign up for this program AFTER September 1st. Visit our Wonderbuck$

website below to learn how to sign up.

Box Tops- Collect Box Tops from your favorite products at the market. For each Box Top collected we earn $$ for our school. Bring in the Box Tops you collect over the summer to school and place in the bin in the office. Have

the kids help out with this one!

For additional information on all our Wonderbuck$ Programs visit www.Wonderlandschool.org/wonderbuck

Remember participating in these programs won’t cost you a penny more than you already spend!

August 7, 2014 Dear Parent(s), We are excited to start another wonderful year at Wonderland! Our school is one of the best in the district because of its administration, our teachers, and you. The Wonderland PTA consists of parents who are dedicated to enriching the lives of children. We work during the day, evenings, and weekends to provide the Wonderland community with important communications and programs and activities like: From The Ground Up (our garden program) Renaissance Faire Movie Night Room Parent coordination Halloween Parade & Haunted House Recycling Program Valentine’s Dance Talent Show Student Council Parent Education Seminars Community Outreach PTA is a nonprofit organization. For just $10.50 per person, you can become a member. Wonderland receives $5 for each member, and we need this money to pay for expenses. Your membership allows us to continue to commit our time to Wonderland. Anyone (e.g., relatives, neighbors, etc.) can become a PTA member and receive great benefits (see PTA flyer). The more members, the better! Please look out for your invitation to join when we introduce our new directory next week. We will also have sign ups at upcoming school events such as the Back to School BBQ and Back to School Night. We encourage you to contact us with any questions about membership throughout the school year. Thank you for your support!

Dayna Turcotte & Carrie Olsham ~ Wonderland PTA Membership Team

Dayna: dturcotte@sbcglobal.net Carrie: carriesolshan@gmail.com

Wonderland Ave. Elementary PTA

Splash into summer with some great perks for you, your family and your PTA!

to use on your next family outing

Enjoy a FREE day at LEGOLAND To thank PTA members for their dedication to the children of California, enjoy a day at LEGOLAND! One free admission with one paid admission is included on every PTA coupon from LEGOLAND. Visit www.legoland.com/pta.

“Skulls”  at  the California Academy of Sciences Every skull tells a story. Discover the clues skulls hold about how animals live, die and evolve in this revealing new exhibit that opened May 16. PTA members enjoy discounts on pre-purchased tickets ordered at www.calacademy.org/etickets2 with sales code “CAPTA.”    Visit our Member Perks page for more details and coupons.

NEW PERK: Bring the Pacific Ocean into your classroom with Aquarium of the Pacific New interactive videoconferencing programs bring the Pacific Ocean right into your classroom. Visit www.aquariumofthepacific.org/education for more information and to view a list of available programs.

Save on car rentals with Enterprise PTA members are eligible for a discounted rate on all cars. Wherever you travel, whenever you travel, and no matter when you make your reservations, PTA members always receive the same low rate, depending on the vehicle rented. Visit our Member Perks page to access the discounted online ordering link.

to help your family

Save big on prescriptions and medical services with WellCard WellCardHealth and its free prescription savings card allows PTA members to receive discounts of up to 50 percent or more on some prescriptions, as well as doctor and hospital visits, dental, vision, lab and imaging services and more. Visit www.wellcardhealth.com.

Internet Essentials from Comcast Bring the power of the Internet to more students and families through www.internetessentials.com. Qualifying households in Comcast service areas receive discounts on monthly service and free Internet training.

June 2014

Visit our Member Perks page for more information on these and other offers:

www.capta.org/sections/membership/perks.cfm www.capta.org

to benefit your PTA

NEW PERK: Organize parents and volunteers easier and faster with VolunteerSpot Boost participation with simple online signups for fundraisers, field days, back-to-school events, classroom helpers, carnivals, book fairs and more! California State PTA members get a FREE premium upgrade (up to a $300 value). Visit www.volunteerspot.com.

Discounts on supplies and more at STAPLES PTA members save 10 percent on supplies and furniture and 25 percent on copy and print purchases. To receive these benefits, when you activate your PTA membership card online, click on the link to join the Staples PTA Discount/Rewards Program.

to help your students succeed

Big savings on teen driver safety program California State PTA members save big on teenSMART, a computer-based crash reduction program for teen drivers. Many leading insurance companies also offer discounts on auto insurance for teens who complete the program. Visit www.teensmartdriving.com for  more  info  and  use  “TSCAPTA”  as  your  discount  code  to  get $50 off the regular program price.

NEW PERK: PTA and Sylvan Learning support student success Sylvan Learning is offering PTA members free and discounted educational resources for students and parents. Receive 50 percent off a Sylvan Insight Assessment, get exclusive savings on a detailed academic assessment and take advantage of free parent seminars. Find your local center at www.sylvanlearning.com/locations and when you  visit,  use  coupon  code  “PTA  2015.”    

And  here’s  a   that literally saves lives

Become  a  “Heart  Safe  Campus” The Via Foundation is committed to helping schools become heart safe by providing discounts on AED packages. To find out more, visit www.theviafoundation.org.

Visit our Member Perks page for more information on these and other offers:

www.capta.org/sections/membership/perks.cfm www.capta.org

Wonderland Ave. School Parent Involvement Policy

2014-2015

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Wonderland Ave School is committed to supporting parent involvement through various opportunities & organizations. Parents are encouraged to volunteer throughout the year & informed of opportunities via ConnectEd phone calls, Wonderland�s The Week Ahead email, www.wonderlandschool.org website, classroom websites & emails. Parents also receive a yearly survey from the district on how to improve communication and involvement.

Parents Responsibilities:

� Monitoring attendance

� Monitoring homework completion

� Supervising social media, TV, computer, gaming activities

� Volunteering for your child's classroom, field trips, or school-wide events

� Participating in parent-teacher conferences, Students Success Team meetings, and decision making related to the education of their children

Parent Involvement in Wonderland Organizations:

� Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

� School Site Council & Governance (SSC & G)

� Friends of Wonderland (FOW)

� Korean Parent Organization (KPO)

� Arts Cadre

� Classroom Parent Representatives

� From the Ground Up (Gardening Parent Classroom Reps)

Parent Involvement in the Wonderland Community

� School Spelling Bee

� Theater Guild

� Korean Lunar New Year

� Walk-a-Thon

� Science Fair

� Renaissance Arts Festival

� Halloween Festivities

� Valentine's Day Dance

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� Student Council

� Talent Show

� Rock the Playground

� Sports Day

� Beautification Day (Big Sunday)

� FTGU Gardening Days

Parent Involvement in the Wonderland Classroom

� Magnet Orientation

� Back to School Night

� Kindergarten Round-Up

� Open House

� Writers' & Readers' Workshop Celebrations

� Visual Arts/Silent Auction Parent Rep

� Field Trip Chaperones

� Way of Council Activities

� From the Ground Up-Project Based Gardening Class

� Parent Teacher Conferences

Involvement in Wonderland Parent Education

� Writing & Reading Workshop Trainings

� Peace Talk Trainings

� Way of Council Community Training

� Parent Rep Trainings

Parent Teacher Communication:

� Teachers have agreed to respond to parent emails and phone calls in a timely manner (not including emails received after 5pm, weekends, or holidays).

� Parent Conferences

� Classroom Websites

� Room Parent Correspondence

� Student Success Team meetings when requested by teacher or parent

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Student Name Parent Signature

WONDERLAND AVE. SCHOOL

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT 2014-2015

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Wonderland Ave Elementary is responsible for providing a high-quality curriculum in a supportive and effective learning environment. We foster high achievement and optimal student learning that align to California State and Common Core Standards. All stakeholders share a responsibility to improve student academic achievement. This compact outlines the activities that parents, school staff, and students will undertake to build and develop a partnership to achieve these goals.

Parents are responsible for the following:

� monitoring attendance

� monitoring homework completion

� monitoring social media, tv, computer, gaming activities,

� volunteering for your child's classroom, field trips, or school-wide events

� participating in parent-teacher conferences, Students Success Team, and decision making relating to the education of their children

Communication Includes:

Updates & Emails from Room Parent & Teacher

Connect Eds from the principal

PTA meetings

Student Success Team Meeting per teacher/parent request

A Mid-Semester Progress Report for students receiving a 2 or below in Academic Content areas (or per parent request.)

Positive Behavior Support plan (per teacher or parent request)

Learning Walks or Tours

*Teachers are required to respond to parent emails within 48hours (not including weekends or holidays).

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***Parents must sign School Compact.

Schoolwide Academic Programs:

*Treasures ELA & ELD

*Readers' Workshop -Teachers' College of Reading and Writing Workshop

*Level Reading -Fountas & Pinell

*Writers' Workshop -Teachers' College of Reading and Writing Workshop

*Envision Math

*Eureka Math

*Foss Science

*Social Studies -Scott Foresman

60 minutes of PE per week

Way of Council -Social Emotional/Academic Support

60 minutes Visual Arts per week

30 minutes Music per week

30 minutes library per week

90 minutes Gardening & Science From the Ground Up per month

3rd Grade- 3 day fieldtrip Astro Camp

4th Grade- 3 day fieldtrip Ocean's Institute

5th Grade- 5day fieldtrip to Yosemite, CA

*Parents have the right to submit objections to the programs in writing if the programs are not satisfactory.

WONDERLAND AVE. SCHOOL

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT 2014-2015

The importance of ongoing communication between teachers and parents is the key to the success of our students. Opportunities include:

� Magnet Orientation

� Back to School Night

� Renaissance Arts Festival

� Open House

� Classroom Websites

� Parent Teacher Conferences

� Wonderland's The Week Ahead email bulletin

� ConnectEd phone calls from the principal & coordinator

� Student Success Team meeting per teacher or parent request

� Mid-Semester Progress Reports for students receiving a 2 or below in academic areas

� Writers' & Readers' Workshop Celebrations

� Science Fair

Teachers have agreed to respond to phone calls and emails in a timely manner (not including after 5pm, weekends or holidays).

*Students and parents must sign the School Compact at the beginning of each school year.

Students are responsible to communicate their successes and challenges in the classroom and in the community at large with their families on an on-going basis.

All of our committees report to School Site Council where all parent and teacher stakeholders are represented, receive updates and can express their concerns about student programs, how to support students' academic and social emotional needs. The agendas and minutes are attached in the Single Plan for Student Achievement.

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Student Name Parent Name

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Student Signature Parent Signature

Dear Parent or Guardian, This letter is to inform you of your responsibility with regard to our school library circulation policy. For success in reading, students need many opportunities to interact with good books by reading them and by hearing them read aloud both at school and at home. It is for this reason that our school library policy permits students to take their borrowed library books home. We will be discussing the meaning of this responsibility with your child. We will need your help in making sure that the books are kept in good condition and are returned to the school library on time. Parents will be expected to pay $20.00 to replace any lost or damaged books. The following are ways to help your son or daughter assume this responsibility:

1. Model careful handling of library books. 2. Help your child find a safe place to keep the books during the borrowing period. 3. Help your child remember to return the books on time.

While the books are in your home, we hope you will:

1. Read them aloud to your child. 2. Have your child read to you. 3. Have your child read silently.

Giving all students access to library resources at school and at home is one way we hope to improve your child’s opportunity for academic success. Your child will be permitted to bring up to two books home for a period of two weeks after he/she returns the signed form below.

Please sign and return this portion with your welcome packet: I have read the letter describing the school policy on home book circulation. I have discussed this responsibility with my son or daughter. Parent’s Signature___________________________________Date_______________________ I promise to take good care of library books and to return them when they are due. Student’s Signature_________________________________________ Room ______________ Please print student’s name: ______________________________________________________

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The Wonderland Avenue Elementary Library has many, many volunteer opportunities: The Library Leadership Team is a group of teachers, parents, and community members who have an interest in the library and meet on a regular basis to discuss the activities held in the library, funding for the library, and to make decisions regarding the library. Wonder of Reading Volunteer Readers are volunteer men and women from the school and community who wish to share their love of reading. They are not tutors, but mentors, reading one on one with the same student one hour each week. Students are chosen by their teacher for a variety of reasons. Anyone over the age of 18 who is willing to dedicate one hour a week and attend one three hour training session is eligible for this program. The Book Club for Adults meets once a month, usually on the first Tuesday of the month at 12:00 Noon, to discuss a book we have been reading, share lunch and dessert, and enjoy the company of fellow book enthusiasts. Library Volunteers are needed at almost any time you are available to refile books, catalogue new books, clean shelves, prepare for events, read to classes, etc. There is a lot happening in our library and new faces are always welcome!

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you are interested in helping in the library, please fill out the form below and leave it in the library mailbox in the office or e-mail Myrtle Keefe at myrtlebob@hotmail.com. Name: Child’s Name/Class: I would be interested in helping with:

Additional FTGU volunteer opportunities available: Volunteer Coordinator • Grant Writing • Secretary

Green Team Coordinator

NO GARDENING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Email FTGU@wonderlandschool.org now to sign up as a Garden Room Parent (GRP) once per month for your child’s class (2 GRPs per class).

!Also get involved by attending our FTGU monthly meetings on the

1st Friday of each month at 8:20 in Room 5 and providing your input!

FTGU, Wonderland’s own

school garden committee, needs YOU!

!Help promote a healthy, organic lifestyle for your child!

From the Ground Up combines monthly science based lessons, experiential hands-on gardening & tasting of organic fruits and

vegetables. Volunteers like YOU are needed to assist students in the garden as well as prepare & serve tastings as part of our

seed to table experience.

To volunteer contact FTGU@wonderlandschool.org

Join the Wonderland Community and spend time with your child learning about the importance of healthy eating and the rewards of growing your own food...

From the Ground Up!

!!!Dear Parents of Wonderland Students,!!Wonderland Ave. School will have live chickens on campus that will be integrated into Project Based Learning for fourth grade, and Garden lessons for other grade levels. In compliance with LAUSD requirements, each parent must provide permission for their child(ren) to participate in projects and activities related to the chickens. Please complete the section below and return to your classroom teacher ASAP.!!Thank you!!From the Ground Up !!!Child’s Name __________________________ Room # _________ Grade _________!!!Parent Name _______________________ Parent Signature_____________________!!!!!

I give permission for my child to fully participate in activities and projects related to the Wonderland Chickens.!

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I request that my child not participate in activities that require contact with the Wonderland Chickens, but understand that my child will still be responsible for the academic content.!!

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If health related concerns, please list below (allergies to animals, etc…).!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Freshly picked seasonal organic and locally grown produce delivered weekly to Wonderland!

Pick up WEDNESDAYS after school in the circle. !

$22.50 Small Bag (6 veg, 2 bs fruit) • $28 Full Bag (7-9 veg, 2 lbs fruit) $38 Family Bag (11-14 veg, 4 lbs fruit) • $48 (14-16 veg, 4 lbs fruit)

Also available: Farm Fresh Eggs, Freshly Baked Bread, Raw Honey

Fruit Only Box, and Dried Fruits & Nuts !

Pay as you go. Order weekly or alternate weeks. Place order on hold whenever and however long you need (3 day advance notice).

!Visit www.savraw.com to subscribe.

Be sure to choose Wonderland as your pick up location. !!

Late pick up available in the MPR Kitchen until 6 pm. Assistance available for those children in the pick up line or who ride the bus.

Questions or for assistance w/pickup: Kate ftgu@wonderlandschool.org

!Encourage wellness and healthy eating in your home as well as

support our Garden Classes...from the ground up! !

Join the movement towards sustainability and a healthy eating adventure! SavRaw Organics provides our FTGU Garden Classes with the same fresh and organic food

for our Tastings! Each order placed earns Wonderland credit for our Garden Program.

The Farmer’s Market brought to you!

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PARKING GUIDELINES

• NEVER park in school lots. The lots are reserved for teachers, staff and buses ONLY.

• NEVER park on lower Laurel Pass, south of the driveway at 2525 Laurel Pass. The street is narrow. Parking here prevents the safe passage of emergency vehicles, pedestrians & cars. It is illegal and you’re subject to ticketing.

• Please follow all posted city parking signs.

• Many of the between-driveway spaces are small, but can accommodate two or

more cars if the first person parks as close to a driveway as possible.

• DO NOT block driveways. Do not move garbage cans onto the curb.

• Keep voices & noise levels down. People are living in those houses!

• Be considerate of our neighbors. !!

If you prefer not to park, you may ONLY drop off your child in either the Upper Lot on Wonderland Avenue or the Lookout Mountain inlet. Additionally, you may pick up your child after school in the Upper Lot. (See Drop-off & Pick-up guidelines.)!

MORNING DROP-OFF: Upper Lot!Enter the uphill gate of the Upper Lot on Wonderland Avenue. Entering from either direction is allowed in the morning only. Parents volunteer from 8-8:15am to help your child(ren) out of your car and safely through the lot. • NEVER drop your child(ren) off before it’s your turn. There is too much traffic; it isn’t safe. • DO NOT turn left out of the lot. You must TURN RIGHT. • Please pull as far forward as you can and do not pull in the lot unless you can get your entire

vehicle into the lot. Having the back end of a car sticking out on Wonderland Ave. presents a safety hazard.

• Have your kids ready to exit the car before you pull into the lot. Backpacks, lunch money, afternoon pick-up instructions and kisses should be given before arriving at school.

• Kids must exit from the right side of the car. This makes for quicker unloading and keeps children from having to walk in front of cars.

• Stay in your car! Volunteers are in the Upper Lot to assist the kids with backpacks and car doors. We are aware that some students have special circumstances, however the majority of families should adhere to this guideline.

• If you have special drop off needs, come early! If you need to drop off something for a school function, an over-sized class project, or need to be at work early, please arrive between 7:45 and 8:00. This is the least congested time for drop-off.

• NO PARKING or PULLING INTO the MAIN LOT or the LOWER LOT! Even if you think you will be “just a minute”! These lots are for teachers, school district vehicles and visiting school officials only. It is not safe to drop off your child in these lots and it is not permitted. If you need to park, please see the Parking Guidelines.

• Please be patient, wait your turn and be courteous to one another! Remember, your kids are watching you!

MORNING DROP-OFF: Lookout Mountain

If you use the Lookout Drop-off, it is imperative that you follow instructions by the Volunteer Attendants. This is a highly trafficked, narrow, and potentially hazardous intersection.

• Pull as far forward as possible in the drop-off zone before putting your car in park. This allows for more cars to pull behind you in the curb’s inlet within the orange cones.

• Do not get out of your car. A volunteer attendant will open your car’s door and assist your child(ren) if help is needed.

• Children may only exit a car AFTER it is safely in the drop-off zone. • Children may only exit on the RIGHT/curb side. Please give hugs & kisses at home, and say your

goodbyes and last minute instructions before pulling into the drop-off zone. • Wait until the car in front of you departs before you exit. Pulling out ahead of other vehicles

creates a dangerous situation for local traffic. Make sure to look up and down Lookout before pulling out, as traffic comes from several directions.

• U-turns are illegal. You must drive up the hill to the first cross street before safely turning around. • DO NOT pull into or block the teachers’ lot located just past the drop-off zone. • DO NOT block neighbors’ driveways. • DO NOT park in front of the fire hydrant across from the drop-off.

The attendants are volunteers who are generously giving their time from 8-8:15am. Please be courteous.

AFTERNOON PICK-UP: Upper Lot Only

BEFORE arrival at Wonderland:

• Please go over the following directions with your child: • Make sure your child knows that you’re coming and that he/she must wait in the “Student Waiting

Area” as indicated on the map below. • Tell your child to go directly to the “SWA” as soon as school ends. • Tell your child to listen for his/her name being called. • Fill in the Name Card for all children you are picking up. Print up spare copies for use on play date

days, for your babysitters, grandparents or anyone who is picking up your child(ren). • Know the proper direction of traffic flow into the Upper Lot (see arrows on the map below). Knowing this

before you arrive will stop traffic jams and (sometimes heated) disagreements.

UPON arrival at Wonderland:

• Enter the uphill gate of Upper Lot by turning RIGHT from Wonderland Ave. (Your car will be travelling downhill.)

• DO NOT TURN LEFT into the Upper Lot. You will clog traffic and will be (disrespectfully) cutting in front of others who correctly drove to the back of the line.

• You cannot wait in line prior to 2:30pm (1:30pm on Early Dismissal Tuesdays). While waiting, put on your flashers and do not block driveways. Leave plenty of space at driveways for downhill cars to temporarily pull in so uphill cars can pass.

• Stay in your car. Parent volunteers will collect your child’s Name Card and will call his/her name. The Parent Volunteers will safely escort your child to your car.

If your child does not respond when called, you will be asked to “circle around” and go to the back of the line as a courtesy to others who are waiting.

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Please!give!this!card!to!the!pick2up!lot!volunteer!who!will!call!for!your!child(ren).!Please!stay!in!your!car.!Your!child(ren)!will!come!to!you!.!

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY

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All!Wonderland!Avenue!Elementary!students,!staff!&!faculty!are!trained!in!emergency!procedures.!Fire!drills!are!conducted!monthly.!Earthquake!drills!are!conducted!twice!annually.!!

Wonderland!is!equipped!with!enough!food,!water!&!supplies!to!keep!students!sustained!for!up!to!3!days.!

In#the#event#of#an#emergency,!Wonderland!will!be!locked!down.!!Only!a!parent,!guardian,!or!other!adult!designated!on!your!child’s!Emergency!Card!may!come!to!the!Request!Gate!at!the!school’s!front!door!to!retrieve!your!child.!!After!showing!your!picture!ID!card,!you’ll!be!instructed!to!go!to!the!Reunion!Gate!at!the!corner!of!Wonderland!Avenue!&!Laurel!Pass!to!meet!up!with!your!child.!!!(See!the!Site!Map.)!

In#the#event#of#an#emergency,!it’s!likely!that!roads!will!be!blocked.!Los!Angeles!Fire!&!Police!Departments!will!use!the!Upper!Yard!to!stage!their!vehicles.!!!

• YOU!MAY$NOT!DRIVE!ONTO!CAMPUS!OR!INTO!ANY!!SCHOOL!PARKING!LOT.!!!

• Park!legally.!!!• Obey!“NO!PARKING”!signs.!!Fire!&!Rescue!vehicles!!

must!not!be!obstructed!on!narrow!canyon!road!by!!illegally!parked!cars.!

• Do!not!block!driveways.!!

In#the#event#of#an#emergency,!please!remember!to!stay!calm,!line!up!in!an!orderly!fashion,!and!be!patient.!!Your!children!are!safe.!!

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