Get Involved!
We believe parents are one of the most important educational partners in the success of their child's education. Below are some of the ways to get involved.
SSC
Please Join our Gracey School Site Council Meetings
What is the School Site Council (SSC)?
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It is a community group that makes decisions on school site activities related to special funds called "categorical" budgets.
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Members represent parents, community members, teachers, other school staff and students.
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It offers parents and community members an opportunity to make active decisions to change the school program.
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It represents the entire school community.
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DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
AGENDAS | MINUTES |
| #1 Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. | CANCELED | Agenda | Minutes |
| #2 Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. | Gracey | Agenda | Minutes |
| #3 Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. | Gracey | Agenda | Minutes |
| #4 Thursday, January 28, 2027 | 8:00 a.m. | Gracey | Agenda | Minutes |
| #5 Thursday, February 25, 2027 | 8:00 a.m. | Gracey | Agenda | Minutes |
| #6 Thursday, March 18, 2027 | 8:00 a.m. | Gracey | Agenda | Minutes |
| #7 Thursday, May 6, 2027 | 8:00 a.m. | Gracey | Agenda | Minutes |
ELAC
ELAC
Parents of English Learners: Please Join Our ELAC Meetings!
What is the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)?
- It is a committee that counsels with the school about the English Learner Programs.
- The responsibility of the ELAC Committee is to make sure that the parents of the students are informed, and that the students are learning English.
- ELAC is responsible for advising the principal and staff on programs and services for English learners and the School Site Council on the development of the Single Plan for Student Achievement.
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION | AGENDAS | MINUTES |
| #1 Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Cruickshank Middle School | Agenda | Minutes |
| #2 Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 8:30 AM | CANCELED | Agenda | Minutes |
| #3 Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 8:30 AM | Gracey | Agenda | Minutes |
| #4 Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 8:30 AM | Gracey | Agenda | Minutes |
| #5 Thursday, January 28, 2027 | 8:30 AM | Gracey | Agenda | Minutes |
| #6 Thursday, February 25, 2027 | 8:30 AM | Gracey | Agenda | Minutes |
| #7 Thursday, March 18, 2027 | 8:30 AM | Gracey | Agenda | Minutes |
| #8 Thursday, May 13, 2027 | 8:30 AM | Gracey | Agenda | Minutes |
DELAC
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)
The DELAC shall advise the school district governing board on at least the following tasks:
- Development of a district master plan for education programs and services for English learners. The district master plan will take into consideration the school site master plans.
- Conducting of a district wide needs assessment on a school-by-school basis.
- Establishment of district program, goals, and objectives for programs and services for English learners.
- Development of a plan to ensure compliance with any applicable teacher and/or teacher aide requirements.
- Review and comment on the school district reclassification procedures.
- Review and comment on the written notifications required to be sent to parents and guardians.
- If the DELAC acts as the English learner parent advisory committee under California Education Code Sections 52063(b)(1) and 52062(a)(2), the DELAC shall also review and comment on the development or annual update of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).
| Date | Time | Location | Agenda | Minutes |
| Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:15 PM | Operational Support Service Center, 211 Wardrobe Ave., Merced | MCSD Website DELAC Link |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:15 PM | Operational Support Service Center, 211 Wardrobe Ave., Merced | MCSD Website DELAC Link |
| Tuesday, January 12, 2027 | 12:00 - 1:15 PM | Operational Support Service Center, 211 Wardrobe Ave., Merced | MCSD Website DELAC Link |
| Tuesday, March 16, 2027 | 12:00 - 1:15 PM | Operational Support Service Center, 211 Wardrobe Ave., Merced | MCSD Website DELAC Link |
| Tuesday, April 13, 2027 | 12:00 - 1:15 PM | Operational Support Service Center, 211 Wardrobe Ave., Merced | MCSD Website DELAC Link |
| Tuesday, May 11, 2027 | 12:00 - 1:15 PM | Operational Support Service Center, 211 Wardrobe Ave., Merced | MCSD Website DELAC Link |
PTC
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
The Parent-Teacher Club (PTC) aims to support the students. The PTC runs fundraisers to support field trips, awards/incentives, and equipment for our school. The fundraisers rely heavily on parent volunteers.
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION | AGENDAS | MINUTES |
| Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 3:30 PM | Gracey MPR | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 3:30 PM | Gracey MPR | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 3:30 PM | Gracey MPR | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | 3:30 PM | Gracey MPR | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, January 6, 2027 | 3:30 PM | Gracey MPR | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, February 3, 2027 | 3:30 PM | Gracey MPR | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, March 3, 2027 | 3:30 PM | Gracey MPR | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, April 7, 2027 | 3:30 PM | Gracey MPR | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, May 5, 2027 | 3:30 PM | Gracey MPR | Agenda | Minutes |
Volunteer
Parents/Guardians and other guests are welcome and encouraged to visit our school. Visitors must respect the learning environment and maintain proper behavior and decorum.
- All visitors will report to the office and sign-in to notify they are on school grounds
- The Visitor needs to have a visible means of identification (sticker or badge).
- Visitors must leave through the office and sign out.
Disruption of the orderly process of the school is prohibited. In accordance with Penal Code 626.7, the principal or his/her designee is authorized to deny access, ban or bar future access, and remove or request the removal of any visitor whose behavior is disruptive to the educational/ working environment of the school.
Other Opportunities
- Parent Classroom Volunteer
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Open House
- Back to School
- LCAP forums
- Visit the Family Engagement Resource Center
- and many more!
