Welcome to Week 10!

Hi All,

I hope you enjoyed the weekend. This week we will be focusing squarely on Les Mis, Chapters 8-10, with a sprinkling of symbolism and a remembrance of last week's "How We Read" essay. If you didn't read or discuss that with me, you should probably have a look and/or review last week's Zoom meeting so you know what we're talking about this week.

This morning I emailed every parent who listed their address on your contact info in AERIES. Since not every parent listed an email address, and since you are in charge of your own education in this course, I'm sharing the email -- and the Zoom information -- at the bottom of this message, so that you can share it with your parents as well. The general idea is to offer an opportunity for everyone who cares about you and/or learning to hang out and talk about whatever's on our minds. I'm happy to answer questions about technology, discuss what we do, etc.  This is not required and it is not formal, just an invitation to chat. 

As always, email or schedule a Zoom if you have questions. See you soon!

Dr. Preston

Hello,

I hope this finds you and your family well.  My name is David Preston and I teach English at Santa Maria High School. You are receiving this message because your email address is connected with a student in one of my courses.

This year is unusual. Many of us have questions about how things are going. If you would like to talk about technology, or learning, or how your student can succeed, or any other topic you think is important, please join me for a conversation.

I will be hosting two Zoom meetings:

• Wednesday, October 28, at 6:30 P.M. (*if the World Series goes to Game 7 I will reschedule)
  
• Wednesday, November 4, at 6:30 P.M.
  

My goal is to support you and your students. These get-togethers will be informal. You are welcome to turn your camera on or off. You can participate or just listen in. You can even watch the meeting at your dinner table; students and siblings are welcome to join.

If you can't attend either meeting, or if you would prefer to talk with me privately, you can also schedule a time to meet with me here: https://calendly.com/dpreston-learning/course-member-check-in?month=2020-10

If you have any questions, please feel free to reply to this email. I look forward to meeting you.

Sincerely,

David Preston

David Preston, Ph.D.
English Department
Santa Maria High School

ZOOM INVITATION

David Preston is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Dr. Preston's Parents Hangout

Time: Oct 28, 2020 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

        Every week on Wed, 2 occurrence(s)

        Oct 28, 2020 06:30 PM

        Nov 4, 2020 06:30 PM

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZcpdemopzorG9MfjfvX720Fpz7UAWCKD07l/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGrqjkqGt2UsRiARpwqBojoc_TxmH5cjfpwmhXjFRgEMFPQJvgVB5NIM_P0

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83420091117?pwd=N0orY3FpQjlWZnhkeU1LK2F6cGZzQT09

Meeting ID: 834 2009 1117

Passcode: 921030

One tap mobile

+16699006833,,83420091117#,,,,,,0#,,921030# US (San Jose)

+13462487799,,83420091117#,,,,,,0#,,921030# US (Houston)

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Meeting ID: 834 2009 1117

Passcode: 921030

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kEPDt5WPa

(HERE IS THE EMAIL I SENT WITH ZOOM INFO)