Each year, 6th grade takes a trip to Los Angeles via the Metrolink Train. Mr. Lutz leads the tour and is accompanied by Mrs. K, Mrs. Mattoon, Mrs. Koehnke, some wonderful adult chaperones, and, of course, all of the St. Paul's 6th graders. Our journey today began at the Orange Train Depot, where we boarded at precisely 8:22. For many of the kids, this was their first experience riding a train! Below is a picture of some excited 6th graders after we got off of the train and arrived in Los Angeles.
Our "Travel Guide," Mr. Lutz, had the journey all mapped out in advance.
Here are some highlights that we were able to see and learn about:
MTA headquarters
The historic 1939 Union Depot
El Pueblo Historic Monument
Avila Adobe (built in 1818)
Olvera Street--Shopping for Souvenirs
The Federal District Court House (City Hall)
Our Lady of Angels Cathedral
LA County Music Center
Bonaventure Hotel
LA Main Library
Red Line Subway
I hope you enjoy the pictures from our adventure!
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| 6A gals "mountain climbing" in Union Station |
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| Group Photos! |
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| Mrs. Koehnke and Emily :) |
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| Great quote! |
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| Future Police Officers?? :) |
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| Another group photo! |
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| Entering Our Lady of Angels Cathedral shhhhhh... |
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| Mrs. K strikes a pose by some beautiful decor in the Cathedral |
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| SUCH a neat site to see some of our 6th graders {AJ and Kevin G. in this photo} praying on their own! All of them were very respectful and quiet while we were in the beautiful cathedral. |
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| Checking out the Holy Water |
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| Garrett and his Guardian Angel ;) |
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| Kameron having some fun with one of the treats he bought at Olvera Street--Fizzing Soda Candy! Having one or two of the candies was tasty, but eating the whole bottle of candies at ONCE is pretty extreme! |
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| Admiring some artwork as we passed by |
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| Riding the elevators in the Bonaventure Hotel! Fun and a little scary looking down to the street from the 32nd floor! |
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| Mr. Lutz taking advantage of a "teachable moment" :) Great job, Mr. Lutz! |
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| Just hangin' out! |
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| Passing through another beautiful hotel |
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| Cute walkers: Taylor, Haley, and Brittany |
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| Enjoying {I think? haha} a ride on the subway |
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| Relaxing on the subway after a long day of walking. Kevin M. looks spent! :) |
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| Pretending to "surf" on the subway |
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| Mrs. Koehnke, Mrs. K, and Mrs. Mattoon--All smiles as we arrived back at the Orange Depot |
A special thank you to our chaperones: Mrs. Lord, Mrs. Algra, Mr. McCann, Mrs. Quizon, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Scanlon, and Mrs. Kent! Thank you for helping us "herd" all 58 sixth graders around downtown L.A.!
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