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<div>We have been watching recent events with concern, as I know you have. This morning for our Meeting for Worship, I read the following to our students:</div>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 1em;margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">We are reminded by events this week of the violence, injustice and tragedy being experienced in our area, in our country and in our world. </span></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 1em;margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">The lived truth of the African-American community is in front of us in Baltimore, there is loss of life in Nepal and India, there is hatred expressed toward members of religious groups, whether in a local synagogue or on a global level where Christians and Muslims are victims of persecution. Because we acknowledge the injustice, unrest, and tragic loss of lives around the world, we ask you to hold all who struggle in the Light.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 1em;margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt;">This morning’s query: How does our School community respond to intolerance and human suffering and work toward a more just and peaceful world?</span></p>
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<div>Both students and faculty contributed thoughtful messages during the Meeting. </div>
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<div>For those of you who are interested in additional resources to help guide your discussions with your children, we suggest the following:</div>
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<div><a href="http://webapps.pcrsoft.com/Campus/Common/Service.aspx?notId=214583&scn=Sidwell&linkId=37">http://www.tolerance.org/publication/beyond-golden-rule</a></div>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 1em;margin: 0in 0in 8pt"><a href="http://webapps.pcrsoft.com/Campus/Common/Service.aspx?notId=214583&scn=Sidwell&linkId=38"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.pbs.org/parents/talkingwithkids/news/agebyage_3.html</span></a></p>
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<div>We welcome your perspectives as we go forward. Please don't hesitate to contact any of us with questions or concerns.</div>
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<div>Sally</div>
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