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January 20, 2010

Dear Parents, Students, Teachers, Staff, Campers and Alumni:
                                                                                
The day before the 2009-10 academic year began, the Sidwell Friends administration learned of allegations that Middle School teacher Robert A. “Pete” Peterson had engaged in inappropriate conduct toward a minor while away from campus. Mr. Peterson has long been both a teacher of 7th and 8th grade Social Studies and Director of the School’s Camp Corsica.

As a consequence of the allegations, the School placed Mr. Peterson on leave before the academic year began and immediately informed the appropriate authorities. As a condition of his leave, Mr. Peterson has not been permitted on either campus or at any School-sponsored programs or events.

Since placing Mr. Peterson on leave, the School has been in ongoing communication with the investigators. Maryland authorities recently informed the School that they would be bringing criminal charges against Mr. Peterson. Based on the results of the criminal inquiry and the substance of the charges, the School terminated Mr. Peterson’s employment on January 14, 2010. The School continues to cooperate fully with the investigation.

Trust between an adult and child is the cornerstone of our Friends community. This School is a strong, resilient, and compassionate one. At this time, we must draw on those strengths and focus, most particularly, on the needs of our students and campers. To that end, we have arranged for additional counseling services for students, families, and employees. Please feel free to contact, in confidence, my office, should you require assistance or wish to share information.

Sincerely yours,

Stephen K. Barker
Interim Head of School
Sidwell Friends School
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