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Tuesday - September 16, 2014


Principal's Letter


NOTES FROM SALLY


Announcements


ADMISSIONS DATES FOR CURRENT FAMILIES
GAME TIME! FALL SEASON EVENT #2
EVENTS FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
COMMUNITY SERVICE CORNER
BLACK ALUMNI REFLECT ON SFS EXPERIENCE
POTLUCK HOSTS NEEDED


Other


FOLLOW THE SCHOOL ON SOCIAL MEDIA
QUAKER QUOTE
MS NEWSLETTER INFORMATION


News Around the School


US NEWS


Principal's Letter


NOTES FROM SALLY
Middle School queries for the week are written by the students in the 7th grade Quakerism and the Arts class. They are part of the daily bulletin and are read at Meeting for Worship each week. Student queries begin this week. This week’s query: How can you manage your studies and your social life in this coming year?
Assembly: The Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra
Students will be getting their school IDs this week. These contain a chip that allows students to use the printers at school, so students will want them handy. If a student loses his or her ID, he or she should see Mrs. Porter to order a replacement. If you missed the laptop orientation meetings, there is lots of information to be accessed from the front page of the SFS website, Middle School tab, MS Laptop Program. On the right side, you will find important documents as well as a Power Point presentation on Parenting in the Digital Age and the presentation from the laptop meetings. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Tracie Yorke, the Middle School Academic Technology Coordinator.
Back-to-School night is Thursday, October 2nd. Child care is available for children of elementary and middle school age, but we MUST know how many students to expect so that we have enough staff to take care of them. We will also provide a pizza dinner for the students. The fee is $10 payable in cash that evening. Please call the Middle School office no later than Tuesday, September 30, to sign up for child care. We regret that we can only provide child care to children of elementary and middle school age, and we encourage students to bring homework, reading materials, or activities to keep them occupied. The evening will end by around 8:30 p.m. for all students.
7/8 Parents: are you struggling to keep up with the athletic schedule for your child’s team? Sync school calendars and team schedules with your electronic calendar via iCalendar feeds! Log in to the Parent Portal and click on iCalendar feeds (upper right). You can select the specific calendar categories you want to create a single, easy-to-manage feed. You can also choose all of the teams you want to follow and create a single feed for game schedules. Please note that we recommend subscribing to the iCalendar feeds so you will get the latest information on cancellations and room changes. (If you just download the calendar, the information is only as current as the day you download it.) If you have any questions, contact webmaster@sidwell.edu.
7/8 Parents: a reminder that communication from teachers about academic concerns will be sent by interim reports. Occasions that might prompt an interim include a pattern of missing homework, a grade of C- or below on a major assessment or a series of quizzes, behavioral concerns, or a significant change in a student’s performance. Interims are also used to recognize significant improvement or achievement. Interims are posted in Educator, and you will receive an email notifying you that it is there. If you receive notice of an interim and you have difficulty opening it, please do not hesitate to contact the office for help. If you wish to follow up with the teacher, please do that directly. Sixth grade teachers will begin to use interims later in the school year.
Are you new to the Middle School? Lots of information about daily life in the division may be found on the Parent Portal of the website. On the Parents Association Middle School page there is a box with a link to a document called “Nuts and Bolts: Frequently Asked Questions about the Middle School.” It’s a good place to start if you have a question.
Student hangouts are beginning with the 5th grade hangout this Friday. Students have been reminded of these guidelines:
- Students must sign in and then stay at the hangout until they are heading home. Students who are being picked up early should let a chaperone know that they are leaving.
- Parent chaperones will announce the boundaries for the event, and students must stay in those areas.
- A service activity will be a part of each hangout. We expect that students will participate in that activity for part of their time.
- Students should be sure that they are clear about where to meet their ride at the end of the hangout. If something does not go as they expected, they should check in at the Middle School office or the Security Office to get help.
- The general school rules of behavior apply for hangouts. This includes clean-up of any trash.
Two more after-school club options this week:
- The Middle School Art Club. Any student is welcome to drop by after school in Rick Honn’s room from 3:45 p.m. - on Mondays.
- 5th Grade Drama Club with Ms. Eliza, every Wednesday in room 111. In 5th Grade Drama Club the students will explore the creative process through theater games and improvisations. The students will read scripts and discuss them with their peers and will develop and express their ideas through role playing. The emphasis of the 5th Grade Drama Club is development of interpersonal communication skills for personal growth and discovery.


Announcements


ADMISSIONS DATES FOR CURRENT FAMILIES
In an effort to work more closely with current families and faculty/staff who are applying a child for the 2015-2016 academic year, the deadline to submit Part I, the Application Form, is October 1, 2014. All supplementary material to complete the application is due by January 15, 2015. The application process is only for students who do not currently attend SFS. This is not re-enrollment for currently enrolled students.
The online application is available at http://www.sidwell.edu/admissions/application-materials. Please call the Admissions Office at 202-537-8111 if you have any questions.

GAME TIME! FALL SEASON EVENT #2
The next highlighted game is on Friday, September 26, when SFS Girls' Varsity Tennis takes on the Stone Ridge ‘Gators at 4:00 p.m. Parents, students, and faculty are invited to join the pregame party and fan photo contest in the Class of 1960 Garden behind Zartman House at 3:30 p.m. and to watch the varsity tennis match starting at 4:00 p.m. Cookies, popcorn, apples, cider and water will be served. Make your plans and get your SFS gear ready!

EVENTS FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Next-to-New Sale Collections and Volunteer Opportunities
Sidwell Friends’ popular sale of quality used items is back, and we need your help to make this event more successful than ever! The Next-to-New Sale will be held October 16 - 18 in Wannan Gym. The sale is part of the Events for Student Scholarships program, and all net proceeds directly benefit student financial aid. All items unfit for sale are recycled. All unsold items benefit local charities.
Donate gently used items.
Collection times at the Wisconsin Avenue campus will take place Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00-10:00 a.m., and Saturdays from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m through Saturday, October 4. To view a list of acceptable donations, please click here. We are LOW on men’s clothing, vinyl records, serving pieces, high quality accessories and bicycles. Need help transporting large items to the School? Call College Hunks Hauling Junk at 1-800-586-5872 and say you’re supporting Next-to-New at Sidwell Friends and they will provide special discount pricing for their moving services.
Volunteer for an hour or more.
There are volunteer jobs for everyone at this event! We need volunteers to organize, price,and set up donations for display; to serve as cashier at the sale; and to clean up post-sale. You can spend as much time helping as you would like - even a few hours is a huge help! To sign up to volunteer, please visit our Volunteer Hub page. This is a great way to meet members of the SFS community! Friends and extended family are also welcome to volunteer. Plus, volunteers with at least three hours of volunteer work get to shop the Pre-Sale. ** Please consider volunteering your time on our big “Move in Day” on Friday, October 3 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. You may select specific time slots on Volunteer Hub.
We are currently seeking a Section Head (or two) for the Costumes/Holiday department. If you are interested in managing this fun section of the Sale (and its volunteers), please contact co-chair Felice Roggen at froggen@mac.com. The time commitment is 2-3 days a week leading up to the sale.
Do you have a truck or large SUV? We are seeking volunteers to help pick up local furniture donations. If you are able to help or are interested in learning more about the Next-to-New Sale, please contact Jessie Jacobson, director of special events, at jacobsonj@sidwell.edu or at 202-537-8442.
Save the Dates to Shop!
Wednesday, October 15, 3:00--8:00 p.m. (SFS faculty and staff only)
Thursday, October 16, 9:30 a.m.--8:00 p.m. (SFS community only)
Friday, October 17, 9:30 a.m.--8:00 p.m. (Open to the public)
Saturday, October 18, 9:30 a.m.--4:00 p.m. (Open to the public)
Thank you for your support!
Co-Chairs Melanie Jacobsen and Felice Roggen

Last Call to Join the 2014-15 Auction Committee
The 2014/15 Auction co-chairs Melvin Cauthen, Vanessa Johnson and Evelyn Nicholas are seeking enthusiastic parents to join the Auction Committee. These volunteer opportunities have been designed to fit any schedule, whether you are a stay-at-home parent or a part-time or full-time working professional. The majority of the volunteer work can be easily accomplished independently using e-mail and phone in the comfort of your home or office.
The Auction Committee is comprised of four subcommittees:
Acquisitions Committee (September–January) Solicits and secures donations for the Live, Silent, and Online Auctions. The School provides lists of past donors (both businesses and members of the SFS community) with contact information.
Catalog Writing Committee (September– February) Creates catchy descriptions for items in the catalog.
Publicity Committee (November–March) Creates buzz about the event and encourages SFS families to make donations as well as to attend the Silent and Live Auctions, which benefit student financial aid. Volunteers are assigned to specific grades and/or divisions.
Decorations and Setup Committee (March–April) Helps set up décor, display frames, and tangible items for the Silent and Live Auctions on the day of the event. May assist with other projects as assigned.
Please join us in the Zartman Drawing Room on either Tuesday, September 23, from 9:30 - 11 a.m. or Monday, September 29, from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m for a fun kickoff meeting where the co-chairs will reveal the auction theme and logo, walk through volunteer responsibilities, and conclude with a fun donation brainstorm.
If you're interested in joining the committee or learning more about the Auction, please visit the Auction webpage or contact Jessie Jacobson, director of special events, at jacobsonj@sidwell.edu or 202-537-8442. Don’t forget to save the date for this year’s Auction: Saturday, April 18, 2015! All net proceeds benefit student scholarships at Sidwell Friends.

COMMUNITY SERVICE CORNER
Community_Service_in_the_Middle_School.pdfCommunity Service is an integral part of the MS program and reflects the school’s commitment to Quaker values. The Parents Association, along with the Faculty and Administration, work closely together to support each other in our Service Learning goals. Click the above link to learn about community service activities in Middle School this academic year.
Upcoming for September:
September 19, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. - 5th grade Hangout
September 22, Toiletries Collection begins for 7/8 Service Days (ongoing)
Contact MS Community Service Co-clerks, Eva Xanthos at eva.xanthos@verizon.net or Lisa Arrington at arringtonlp@hotmail.com or your Grade Representatives for volunteer opportunities.

BLACK ALUMNI REFLECT ON SFS EXPERIENCE
Please join us for a query-centered discussion of Sidwell Friends School as experienced by black alumni. Former students will discuss the challenges they faced as well as the impact being a SFS student has had on their subsequent academic and professional careers.
Mark Chichester ’86, Ericka Blount ’90, Lauren Brownlee ’01, Modi Oyewole ’05 and Destiny Franklin ’13, will reflect on their time as SFS students and offer strategies for success to current students and parents; some panelists will also discuss their experience parenting or teaching in the community.
Please reserve time on your calendar on Saturday, September 27, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. We will be gathering in the Robert L. Smith Meeting Room on the Upper School Campus. Light refreshments will be served, and care will be available for children who are PK-age and older. RSVP by Friday, September 19 to Hayes Davis at davish@sidwell.edu, and please indicate in your response the total number in your party and whether child care will be needed.

POTLUCK HOSTS NEEDED
Now that school is in full swing, please consider hosting a potluck. Fall potlucks are an enduring Sidwell Friends tradition where small groups of families from your child’s class or team gather together to share food and fun. As a host, you have the flexibility to pick any weekend date in October or November that works best for your family.
If you are able to host or have questions about hosting, simply contact Beth Zeugin at bczeugin@comcast.net and tell us the dates that work for you and the number of families that you would like to host. Typically, 6 to 8 families including the hosts attend each potluck, but smaller or larger potlucks work as well.


Other


FOLLOW THE SCHOOL ON SOCIAL MEDIA
"I downloaded this great picture of my son at the LS Spring Festival!"
"I loved the commencement speaker!"
"Did you see that Madeleine Albright spoke on campus?"
There are so many activities at Sidwell Friends, and social media is a terrific way to make sure you don't miss out on great stories and photos.
In addition to keeping current with sidwell.edu, where you'll typically find stories or news, be sure to follow Sidwell Friends on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

QUAKER QUOTE
'Quakers' or 'Friends' are now used interchangeably to describe members of the Religious Society of Friends, but when George Fox and his fellow believers first began to meet they called themselves the Children of the Light or Friends of Truth. In 1694, Fox recalled the incident that coined the term 'Quaker' in his Journal, "Justice Bennet of Derby, was the first that called us Quakers, because I bid them tremble at the word of the Lord. This was in the year 1650."
"It was the experience of loving others, and feeling like children of God, which led Quakers to do certain things and made it impossible to do others. It was largely the genius of George Fox that kept the organization simple and flexible, so that it could continue to express the message of Quakerism; but made it firm enough to remain a 'Society,' and not just a collection of individuals, each following his own light."
~Builders of the Quaker Road, Caroline Nicholson Jacob
Quaker quotes are intended to deepen the understanding and appreciation of Quakerism in the parent community at Sidwell Friends School. Suggestions and questions may be directed to Cynthia Richie Terrell at ctcabin@gmail.com.

MS NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
How to Submit an Article to Tuesday Letter: Please send submissions, in the body of the email, to PA.MSNewsletter@sidwell.edu by 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Please reference "Newsletter Submission" and the publish date(s) in the subject line. Do not include any formatting such as indents, bullets, boldface or all-caps and keep submissions succinct. If you have a form or flyer to include with your submission, send it as a PDF attachment. Receipt of your submissions will be confirmed as soon as possible. Submissions may not run for more than three weeks.
How to Modify an existing Submission: Please send a redline or otherwise clearly indicate the change to be made in a second email.
School Calendar: Calendar entries that appear in the right column of each Newsletter are automatically generated by the school, not by the Tuesday newsletter editors. Any changes to the school calendar are made through the school scheduling office at scheduling@sidwell.edu.


US News

First GameTime! Celebration was a hit
Parents and students from all levels of the School came out to support the Quakers.

Rubenstein Memorial Guest Artist Series features cartoon editor of The New Yorker
Bob Mankoff brings the art of subtle, sophisticated humor to students and the community.


The Parents Association newsletters are a forum for communication among parents and provide announcements concerning School or PA events or information related to a School or PA event.
MS newsletter submissions should be sent to PA.MSnewsletter@sidwell.edu.


Calendar


Wed, Sep 17th

Next to New Sale collections

Wannan Gym
8:00am - 10:00am


LS Back to School Night - Grades 2, 3, 4

LS Meeting House
6:30pm - 8:30pm


Thu, Sep 18th

US Back to School Night

RLS Mtg Rm, US
6:30pm - 9:30pm


Fri, Sep 19th

Next-to-New Sale collections

Lower School
7:45am - 8:45am


5th Gr. Hangout

Wannan Gym and MS Courtyard
3:30pm - 5:00pm


Sat, Sep 20th

Next-to-New Sale collections

Wannan Gym
9:00am - 11:00am


Mon, Sep 22nd

Next to New Sale collections

Wannan Gym
8:00am - 10:00am


7th Grade QCL Meeting

MS Drama Studio
7:30pm - 8:30pm


Tue, Sep 23rd

Auction Committee Kick-off Meetings

Zartman Drawing Rm
9:30am - 10:30am


Wed, Sep 24th

Next to New Sale collections

Wannan Gym
8:00am - 10:00am


Fri, Sep 26th

Next-to-New Sale collections

Lower School
7:45am - 8:45am


Sat, Sep 27th

Next-to-New Sale collections

Wannan Gym
9:00am - 11:00am


Diversity Council/Parents of Black Students Alumni Panel

Robert L. Smith Meeting Room
10:00am - 12:00pm


Mon, Sep 29th

Next to New Sale collections

Wannan Gym
8:00am - 10:00am


Wed, Oct 1st

Next to New Sale collections

Wannan Gym
8:00am - 10:00am


Thu, Oct 2nd

PA Executive Comm. Mtg

Rusch Team Rm
8:30am - 9:30am


MS Back to School Night

Robert L. Smith Mtg Rm, Wannan Gym, US Dining Rm
6:00pm - 8:30pm


Fri, Oct 3rd

Next-to-New Sale collections

Lower School
7:45am - 8:45am


Sat, Oct 4th

Next-to-New Sale collections

Wannan Gym
9:00am - 11:00am


Mon, Oct 6th

MS PA Steering Comm. Mtg

Rusch Team Rm
8:00am - 9:00am


Next to New Sale collections

Wannan Gym
8:00am - 10:00am


More


Athletics


Tue, Sep 16th

Field Hockey - Varsity vs. Brookewood


4:00pm


Soccer - Girls Varsity at Bullis


4:15pm


Soccer - Boys Varsity vs. Maret School


4:15pm


Tennis - Girls Varsity at Holton-Arms


4:15pm


Tennis - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Holton-Arms


4:15pm


Cross-Country - Girls Varsity at Flint Hill


4:30pm


Volleyball - Junior Varsity at Holy Child


4:30pm


Cross-Country - Boys Varsity vs. Flint Hill


4:30pm


Soccer - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Bullis


5:00pm


Volleyball - Varsity at Holy Child


5:30pm


Wed, Sep 17th

Volleyball - 7/8 at Holton-Arms


2:45pm


Field Hockey - 7/8 at Holton-Arms


2:45pm


Soccer - Girls 7/8 A at Holton-Arms


2:45pm


Soccer - Boys 7/8 A vs. St. Albans


2:45pm


Tennis - Girls 7/8 vs. Holton-Arms


3:00pm


Soccer - Girls 7/8 B vs. Holton-Arms


3:00pm


Field Hockey - Junior Varsity vs. Episcopal High School


4:15pm


Thu, Sep 18th

Soccer - Boys 7/8 B at Landon


2:30pm


Volleyball - 7/8 at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


2:45pm


Soccer - Girls 7/8 B at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


2:45pm


Soccer - Boys 7/8 A vs. Landon


2:45pm


Cross-Country - Boys 7/8 at Potomac School


2:45pm


Cross-Country - Girls 7/8 at Potomac School


2:45pm


Field Hockey - Varsity vs. Episcopal High School


4:15pm


Volleyball - Varsity vs. Georgetown Visitation


4:30pm


Volleyball - Junior Varsity vs. Georgetown Visitation


4:30pm


Fri, Sep 19th

Soccer - Girls Varsity vs. Bishop McNamara


4:00pm


Soccer - Boys Junior Varsity at Washington International


4:15pm


Tennis - Girls Varsity vs. Flint Hill


4:15pm


Tennis - Girls Junior Varsity at Flint Hill


4:15pm


Soccer - Boys Varsity at Archbishop Carroll


4:30pm


Soccer - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Bishop McNamara


5:30pm


Sat, Sep 20th

Cross-Country - Boys Varsity vs. Mercersberg Invitational


Cross-Country - Girls Varsity vs. Mercersberg Invitational


Golf - Varsity vs. Mercersburg Academy


12:00pm


Football - Varsity at Mercersburg Academy


1:30pm


Mon, Sep 22nd

Tennis - Girls 7/8 at Potomac School


2:45pm


Field Hockey - 7/8 vs. Potomac School


2:45pm


Cross-Country - Girls 7/8 - Holton Invitational


2:45pm


Soccer - Boys 7/8 B at Washington Latin


3:30pm


Soccer - Boys Junior Varsity vs. Potomac School


5:00pm


Tue, Sep 23rd

Field Hockey - Varsity at Stone Ridge School


4:00pm


Tennis - Girls Varsity vs. Georgetown Visitation


4:00pm


Tennis - Girls Junior Varsity at Georgetown Visitation


4:00pm


Golf - Varsity vs. Maret School


4:00pm


Soccer - Girls Varsity at Holton-Arms


4:15pm


Soccer - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Holton-Arms


4:15pm


Soccer - Boys Varsity vs. St. Andrew's School


4:15pm


Soccer - Boys Junior Varsity at St. Andrew's School


4:15pm


Volleyball - Varsity vs. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


4:30pm


Volleyball - Junior Varsity vs. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


4:30pm


Field Hockey - Junior Varsity at Stone Ridge School


5:30pm


Fri, Sep 26th

Field Hockey - Junior Varsity vs. Wilson H.S.


4:00pm


Tennis - Girls Varsity vs. Stone Ridge School


4:00pm


Tennis - Girls Junior Varsity at St. Andrew's School


4:00pm


Soccer - Girls Junior Varsity vs. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


4:15pm


Field Hockey - Varsity at Calverton


4:30pm


Sat, Sep 27th

Cross-Country - Girls Varsity - DC XC


Cross-Country - Boys Varsity vs. Maymont Invitational


Volleyball - Varsity at Georgetown Day


12:00pm


Soccer - Boys Varsity at St. James School


1:00pm


Soccer - Boys Junior Varsity at St. James School


2:00pm


Football - Varsity vs. Potomac School


2:30pm


Volleyball - Junior Varsity at Georgetown Day


10:30pm


Mon, Sep 29th

Soccer - Girls 7/8 A at Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Soccer - Girls 7/8 B vs. Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Tennis - Girls 7/8 at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


2:45pm


Field Hockey - 7/8 - B Team Home vs. Holton-Arms


3:00pm


Tennis - Girls Junior Varsity vs. Georgetown Day


4:00pm


Tue, Sep 30th

Soccer - Girls Varsity at Maret School


4:00pm


Tennis - Girls Varsity vs. National Cathedral School


4:00pm


Golf - Varsity vs. Georgetown Day


4:00pm


Soccer - Boys Varsity vs. Georgetown Day


4:15pm


Soccer - Boys Junior Varsity at Georgetown Day


4:15pm


Field Hockey - Varsity at Holton-Arms


4:15pm


Volleyball - Varsity vs. Sandy Spring


4:30pm


Volleyball - Junior Varsity vs. Sandy Spring


4:30pm


Field Hockey - Junior Varsity at Holton-Arms


5:30pm


Wed, Oct 1st

Football - 7/8 Heavyweight vs. Mater Dei


2:45pm


Field Hockey - 7/8 vs. Stone Ridge School


2:45pm


Soccer - Girls 7/8 A at Stone Ridge School


2:45pm


Soccer - Girls 7/8 B vs. Stone Ridge School


2:45pm


Soccer - Boys 7/8 B at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


2:45pm


Tennis - Girls Junior Varsity vs. National Cathedral School


4:00pm


Golf - Varsity vs. Calverton - Old South


4:00pm


Thu, Oct 2nd

Volleyball - 7/8 vs. Brookewood


2:45pm


Football - 7/8 Lightweight at Landon


2:45pm


Soccer - Girls 7/8 A vs. St. Andrew's School


2:45pm


Soccer - Boys 7/8 A at St. Andrew's School


2:45pm


Cross-Country - Boys 7/8 - Landon Invitational


2:45pm


Cross-Country - Girls 7/8 - Landon Invitational


2:45pm


Tennis - Girls 7/8 vs. Bullis


3:00pm


Tennis - Girls Varsity vs. Maret School


4:15pm


Soccer - Boys Varsity vs. Potomac School


4:30pm


Soccer - Boys Junior Varsity at Potomac School


4:30pm


Field Hockey - Varsity vs. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


4:30pm


Volleyball - Varsity at Maret School


4:30pm


Volleyball - Junior Varsity at Maret School


4:30pm


Football - Varsity vs. Maret School


4:30pm


Field Hockey - Junior Varsity vs. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes


5:45pm


Mon, Oct 6th

Tennis - Girls 7/8 vs. Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Soccer - Boys 7/8 A at Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Soccer - Boys 7/8 B vs. Georgetown Day


2:30pm


Volleyball - 7/8 - @ GDS (upper school campus)


2:30pm


Field Hockey - 7/8 at Potomac School


2:45pm


Soccer - Girls 7/8 A at Potomac School


2:45pm


Soccer - Girls 7/8 B vs. Potomac School


2:45pm


Cross-Country - Boys 7/8 - Bullis Invitational


2:45pm


Cross-Country - Girls 7/8 - Bullis Invitational


2:45pm


Golf - Varsity vs. Maret School


4:00pm


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