Future Physicians and Scientists of Westfield High School

WHSFSP Presiding Officers for Advisor Mr.Everly President and Founder Brittney Tiffault Vice-President Emma Cravo Secretary/Public Relations Juliana Yang Treasurer Charlie Rule Head of Technology Jack Cunningham

Our Purpose ▪To provide students who are interested in the medical and science fields with more knowledge and experience. ▪To provide students with opportunities that are unavailable in standard classrooms. ▪To assist students in deciding which field of medicine or science interests them most.

Meeting Information ▪ WHSFPS meets weekly on Mondays in RM 140. ▪ Meeting usually take place from 3-4 p.m.

Meeting Information ▪ Members are required to sign-in at every meetings. ▪ Any questions/concerns regarding the scheduling of meetings? ▪ If you cannot attend a meeting, please let us know through or Facebook.

Possible Activities ▪ Lectures from Science/Health Professionals ▪ Receive CPR Training/Certification ▪ Volunteer at Hospitals ▪ Visit a Lab ▪ Visit a University ▪ Go on Field Trips

Occasional Speakers ▪ Science Teachers/Professors ▪ Health Educators ▪ Nurses (in school/from hospitals) ▪ Doctors (of varying specializations) ▪ Parents in the Sciences/Medical Field Know anyone in the scientific/medical fields? Please let us know if they are interested in sharing their experiences with us!

CPR Training/Certification ▪ Training to be provided by an American Red Cross- certified trainer within the school. ▪ Training costs will be provided later in the year

Hospital Volunteering Opportunities ▪ Trinitas Regional Medical Center ▪ Children's Specialized Hospital ▪ Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital ▪ Engelwood Hospital and Medical Center ▪ Overlook Medical Center ▪ Mount Sinai Hospital

Possible Universities to Visit ▪ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School ▪ UPenn School of Medicine ▪ John Hopkins University School of Medicine

Possible Excursions ▪ Liberty Science Center ▪ New York Hall of Science ▪ Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia ▪ Franklin Institute

Fundraising Information ▪ In order to pay off excursion expenses, club members will participate in fundraisers throughout the school year. ▪ Possible ideas for fundraising include: ▪ Bake Sales/ Candy Sales ▪ Carwashes ▪ Holiday-themed Activities ▪ Think of anything else? Please share!

Pennies for Patients

What is Pennies for Patients? Pennies for Patients is a service learning, character education and philanthropy program that gives students a unique experience by making a difference through teamwork—working together to aid thousands of children and adults in the fight against blood cancers like leukemia.

How Pennies for Patients Work? ▪ Students collect money over a three-week period during February or March. ▪ The money can come from friends or relatives or underneath the couch cushions. ▪ What's important is that it's collected.

Easy Participation in Pennies for Patients ▪ LLS provides everything Westfield High School needs to run the program, including: ▪ Lesson plans that meet service learning and character education standards ▪ Classroom collection boxes ▪ Individual collection boxes ▪ Educational video ▪ Prizes and awards for classrooms and schools ▪ Opportunity for an educational kickoff assembly

Connect with WHSFSP Website: whsfps.weebly.com Join our Facebook Group/Like our Page: WHS Future Physicians & Scientists Club

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