What is C.A.P.T.?

The Canton Association of Parents and Teachers, C.A.P.T., is a non-profit parent/teacher organization for the John F. Kennedy Elementary School. C.A.P.T.’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. C.A.P.T. 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 the “Evening for Education” Dinner/Dance Benefit fundraiser. In addition, C.A.P.T. 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.”

C.A.P.T. Meetings

The C.A.P.T. organization meets monthly and all parents are welcome to attend. The schedule is available on the JFK calendar and is also published in the newsletter. You can become actively involved, or just come to listen. Joining the C.A.P.T. meetings is a great way to stay informed.

CAPT Committees

You may be interested in joining one of the many C.A.P.T. committees serving our school population. If you are interested in becoming more involved, simply attend one of the meetings or contact someone on the C.A.P.T. Board. Your individual level of participation can be as much or as little as you are able to give. All volunteers are greatly appreciated!

C.A.P.T. Membership

Regardless of your planned level of involvement, we ask each JFK family, if possible, to make a C.A.P.T. Membership donation. Membership does not require C.A.P.T. meeting attendance. Your annual membership is simply a donation to help fund all of these much needed programs and activities. If you haven’t done so already, please consider making a membership donation by completing the Membership Form and returning it to school with your child.

Thank you for your support of education at the Kennedy School!