The document provides a summary of the activities that took place in the Trust Tree on June 26, 2008. It describes writers working independently and in response groups. It discusses presentations on authors and teaching examples. Most of the document summarizes what various people said during the day's activities, including comments about writing, teaching, and personal anecdotes. It concludes with the daily read around where participants shared pieces of writing.

1. Snapshots of the Trust Tree The Sights and Sounds Seen and Heard on Thursday, June 26, 2008 By Lauren Eppich

2. Writer’s Notebook in The Trust Tree

3. NWP’s Directors say: “Shhh! Writers at Work! It’s 8:30 AM – Time for Writer’s Notebook.”

4. By the way, this is my view of the fellows in the National Writing Project. Don’t forget about me in the corner!! :0)

5. Author’s Chair In The Trust Tree… Jo Ann’s friend Anita was invited to talk about the author Iris Murdock on the Oprah Show.

6. Laura taught her niece Peyton how to sew. Laura said, “It was a magical moment with her. I wanted to pass on what my aunt once passed on to me.”

7. Renae says: “Change is inevitable in all of us.”

8. Jacqueline said: “I went to Latin Fusion with my friend Erika... We do these things where we are on the floor and we are thrusting…Then I got this packet. I thought it was a prize...”

9. I opened the packet. It was a Propeshia Packet!! Apparently Jacqueline’s husband thought the packet was for him. He used the materials in the packet and was caught checking himself out in the mirror.

10. “ I apologize for my shortcomings…” Heather says: “ I’m sorry that I do not use a filter when I speak….I will miss our writing project group.”

11. The Daily Log Presented by Katie “ I’m getting good money for this public announcement!” Lauren asks: “Did anyone else notice that she mentioned Cantina Laredo 4 times in her NWP report?”

12. 9:10-10:15: Writing Time & Response Groups Lauren says: “This is my response group. Aren’t they cute? Incredible stories, ladies!”

13. Another response group at work. Lauren says: “Say cheese, ladies!”

14. Audrey says: “ Warning: Suspend your beliefs about Vicki Larson! ”

15. Tupac (Vicki ?) says: “What’s up home girls?! It’s Time to make changes!”

16. Tupac (or Vicki ?) says: “ This is my former self…”

17. Tupac (or Vicki ?) says: “ On day 2, I will dress like this for my kids. I can do this! I’m having fun!”

18. Lynn shouts from our table: “Amanda, have you eaten lunch? Please eat! I’m afraid you will get writer-exia!”

19. Leslie read: “There is a gap in vocabulary acquisition among socio-economic groups of children.”

20. 2008 Fellows say: ”Nice presentation boards, Leslie! Can we come to your 2 nd grade classroom?”

21. Leslie says: “These examples are great. They are ready to go and I can display them next year!”

22. 2008 Fellows at Work.

23. Leslie says: “Now remember Vicki, there is no prize for finishing first…I give out certificates for speed racers!”

24. What happens in the Trust Tree when Audrey says: “ Take a break and meet back in 10 minutes!”

25. The Trust Tree’s Sacred Read Around Circle… “ You can stay if you don’t tell our secrets.”

26. Chatting in the Read Around Circle

27. Chatting some more in the Read Around Circle.

28. Still Chatting….Is it time to start?

29. Lauren says: “ Yikes! It’s the Trust Tree’s Sacred Tissue Stool. Quick, grab some!!!”

30. Dr. Wickstrom asks: “ Who wears beach wear?”

38. SPECIAL MESSAGE: “ HAPPY BIRTHDAY VICKI !!!”

39. ¡Adios senoritas! ¡Hasta lunes!