Bragg School Newsletter
April 2026
Principal's Message
Dear Families,
As we move into April, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support in making our school a positive and productive learning environment. This is an important time of year as we head into the final stretch of the school year, and our students are working hard to demonstrate all they have learned.
With that in mind, we are preparing for the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA), which will begin on May 11th. All students in grades 3, 4, and 5 will participate in this assessment. The NJSLA provides valuable information about student progress and helps guide our instructional planning. Over the next several weeks, teachers will continue to review key concepts, build student confidence, and reinforce test-taking strategies in a supportive and encouraging way. We ask for your partnership in ensuring that students come to school well-rested, on time, and ready to do their best each day of testing.
April is also a wonderful month filled with learning, growth, and opportunities for students to shine both inside and outside the classroom. As always, thank you for your ongoing support and collaboration. If you have any questions about NJSLA or your child’s progress, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Warm regards,
Mr. Mercurio
Principal of Bragg School
Lost and Found Items
Please have your child check the lost and found area by the gym if they are missing an item of clothing. Now that we are using the outside areas for recess again, there are many sweatshirts and jackets left by students.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Bragg School Conferences April 13th, 14th, and 15th
Just a friendly reminder that Bragg School Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on April 13, 14, and 15. These conferences provide a valuable opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, discuss progress, and review goals for the remainder of the school year.
Please note that 4th and 5th-grade conferences will be student-led, and students are required to attend with their families. This format allows students to take an active role in sharing their learning, reflecting on their progress, and setting goals for the future.
We strongly encourage all families to participate, as this time together helps strengthen the home-school partnership and supports student success. If you have not yet scheduled your conference, please reach out to your child’s teacher as soon as possible. Third-grade conferences will be with their teacher, same as the Fall format. We look forward to connecting with you!
5th Grade Visit to BRMS
On the morning of April 21st, all 5th-grade students will be attending an orientation visit to Black River Middle School. This visit is an exciting opportunity for students to become familiar with the school, learn about daily routines, and ease the transition to middle school.
Please see the letter below from Mr. White, Principal of Black River Middle School, for additional details. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Join The Educational Foundation of the Chesters for this year's Spring Stampede 5K & Color Fun Run through Downtown Chester on Saturday, April 18th.
Registration is open now at https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Chester/SpringStampede5K
Important Dates
* April 10th, Marking Period 3 Grades in PowerSchool
* April 13th, 14th, 15th Parent Teacher Conferences for grades 3, 4, and 5 (4/13 - evening conferences)
* April 23rd, Take Your Child to Work Day
* April 29th, Author Visit, Sayantani DasGupta