John F. Kennedy Fourth Graders Virtually Visit Turtle Hospital

Press release from East Islip School District:

May 3, 2021

Amy Elliott’s fourth grade class at East Islip’s John F. Kennedy Elementary School recently participated in a virtual field trip with the Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Florida. This experience provided a live experience for the students to see the miraculous work that is done at the hospital, whose goal is to rescue, rehabilitate and release sea turtles back to their natural environment.

The Turtle Hospital guide taught the students about the many injuries and illnesses that the majority of the turtle patients come in for while showing them the grounds of the hospital. At the conclusion of the tour, the students were able to participate in a question-and-answer session with the guide to enhance their understanding of the hospital’s work.

“This was an incredible way for us to be reminded that our actions every day can impact the earth and the beautiful creatures that we share it with,” Elliott said.

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