What is CAPT?

The Canton Association of Parents and Teachers, CAPT, is a non-profit parent/teacher organization for the John F. Kennedy Elementary School. CAPT’s goal is to enrich a child’s school experience by funding outstanding, creative and imaginative programs which are beyond the scope of the regular school budget but are consistent with and complimentary to existing school programs. CAPT funds all field trips and the 1st through 5th grade Author in Residence program as well as in-school educational programs such as science demonstrations and safety workshops. We help provide much needed supplies for the classrooms and organize activities such as the Winter Fling, the Holiday Shoppe, the annual fifth grade play, and various fundraisers. In addition, CAPT produces the school newsletter, runs the SCRIP program, conducts the room parent program, monitors School Committee meetings, and supports the beautification of the school and grounds.