The Unity Scoop – October 3

Dear Families of Unity,

Congratulations on supporting your children through a full and vibrant week of school at Unity! Thank you to all who joined us at last night’s Family Ambassadors Meeting — the slides from the meeting are linked below.

In this edition of the Unity Scoop:

• We highlight our students standing proudly behind our Antibullying initiatives. Be sure to visit us on Instagram to see a number of our 6th graders sharing their wisdom on the power of kindness and respect for all.  Click on the image below to view!

• We celebrate students with Perfect Attendance in September across grades 6–12.
• We share updates on a host of school initiatives and upcoming events.

Looking ahead to next week:

• Grades 6–8 Interim Assessments in history and math — our middle schoolers will showcase all they’ve learned so far this year.
• Athletic Contests across both campuses — come out and cheer on our Panthers!
• Unity High School Admissions Information Session for middle school families — Tuesday evening.
• Student Government Elections — high school students will rock the vote on Wednesday.

Enjoy the lovely fall weather this weekend!

In unity,
Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder
Updates as of October 3, 2025:

1. New – Attention 7th and 8th Grade Unity Families – Attend our Virtual Information Session for Admissions to Unity High, October 7, 2025, 6pm: Join us for an evening to discover what makes Unity High School a small and mighty community where every student is known, supported, and challenged. Learn about our rigorous academics, inclusive culture, robust extracurriculars, and personalized college and career readiness pathways that set us apart.

At this session, you will:
✨ Meet our High School Principal and Leadership Team
✨ Hear directly from current students, alumni, and parents about their Unity experience
✨ Explore the programs, opportunities, and supports that make Unity a distinct choice for families

Did you know? Unity High School has a 97% graduation rate and 100% of students were accepted to college.

RSVP here to reserve your spot!  The Zoom Information Session link is here.

2. New – Thank you, Families, for Taking Part in our Recent Family Ambassadors Meeting!: We are grateful to our families who participated in our Family Ambassadors meeting. As always, the meeting was productive, energizing, and, of course, fun! The agenda from the meeting is below.  Here are the slides from the meeting. And see the meeting below. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on November 6th!

3. New – Perfect Attendance in September!: The following lengthy list of students demonstrated a strong and consistent dedication to their education by showing stellar attendance this past month.  Kudos to these students – we love seeing you each and every day!  And, of course, we look forward to celebrating additional students at the end of this month!

4. Updated – Athletics Enrichment Beyond the Court and Field at Unity!!: Last Saturday, we held our Annual Student vs. Faculty Flag Football Game at MetLife Stadium! Our students and staff had the thrilling opportunity to compete on an actual NFL field.  Thank you to all who came out to support the event and/or donated to the cause!

Enjoy the accompanying photos of our community in action: members of the Girls Basketball Team at the NY Liberty’s playoff game and Unity alumni gathering at Citi Field for a Mets game. These moments showcase the enrichment that athletics at Unity provides – building skills, pride, and lasting memories both on and off the court or field.

5. Updated – Unity High Stands Against Bullying! – Wednesday, October 8th: Unity’s strong stance against bullying and for kindness, inclusion, and respect continues this week. Unity High students and staff are encouraged to wear blue on 10/8 to show solidarity and remind our community to speak up, reach out, and support one another.

6. Recap – October 2025 School-wide Calendar: For your family’s convenience, here is a schoolwide calendar of events for the month of October – print it out and throw it on the refrigerator door!  It is possible that events could change and new events could be added.  An up-to-date events calendar can always be accessed on our website.

7. Recap – Save the Date! Unity’s Campuses to Join Forces to Support The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer on Saturday, October 25th: Members of our community from grades 6 through 12 will participate in a 3-mile walk on Saturday, October 25th, in support of The American Cancer Society (ACS).  ACS’s Making Strides initiative raises lifesaving funds that support breast cancer patients, survivors, thrivers, and caregivers through every step of the journey.  Unity families are encouraged to take part!

8. Recap – Urban Advantage Family Science Days: Free Museum Admission for Unity Middle Families!: Through Unity’s partnership with Urban Advantage (UA), students in grades 6–8 and their families can enjoy free admission to some of New York City’s premiere museums and institutions.  Vouchers will be handed out to students in their science classes next week. Each voucher provides free entrance for our Unity scientists plus three guests.

9. Recap –  Attention Middle School Families Who Are Interested in Afterschool Programming!: The partnership with our middle school and St. Nick’s Alliance continues strongly this year.  St. Nick’s offers a rich array of afterschool programming in academic enrichment, leadership development, and extra-curricular activities for our middle school students.  Programming began on Monday, September 15th. Afterschool applications have been distributed to students and additional copies are available in the main office. Through St. Nick’s programming, 17 students from each grade have access to a free field trip to Dorney Park Halloween Haunt!

Details on St. Nick’s Alliance afterschool program and the upcoming field trip will be shared with families after submitting their application. Please contact Program Director, Luis Rodriguez, with questions via email at lrodriguez@stnickallliance.org, or by phone at 646-676-1309.

10. Recap – Guidance on Supporting Your Child with School at Home: As communicated last week, there are four key actions you are encouraged to engage in at home throughout this month to help your child get off to a strong start to the school year.  Congratulations on completing #4 below this week!

Four Actions for a Strong Start

1️⃣ Ask Your Child About Their Day
Engage your child in conversations about their school day and week. If our team can help ensure your child is enjoying their school experience, please reach out to:

• help.ms@unityprep.org
• help.hs@unityprep.org
• or your child’s advisor

2️⃣ Check Jupiter for Progress Updates
Stay informed about your child’s progress in Jupiter.

• Watch this brief video tutorial for instructions.
• Email your child’s advisor with any questions about their specific gradebook or assignments.

3️⃣ Create a Homework Space & Routine
Help your child set a consistent space and routine for completing homework or practicing skills. Routines build strong study habits that will pay off all year long.

4️⃣ ☑Attend Back-to-School Night this Week!
Meet teachers, learn about curricula, and see what your child will be learning this year!

• High School: Tuesday, 9/16
• Middle School: Wednesday, 9/17

11. Recap – Unity’s 2025-26 Student & Family Handbook is Available Here!:

12. Recap – 2025-26 School Year Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families: Calendars for the 2025-26 school year are available below.  Note that we have two versions this year – one version for our middle school (grades 6-8) and another version for our high school (grades 9-12).

• Grades 6-8 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families
• Grades 9-12 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families

13. Updated – New Students for Fall 2025 – Unity Prep has a few seats available for rising 6th and 9th graders for the 2025-26 school year. Finding the right school can be tough, and our current families (you!) are the best advocates. If you know of any interested families, please reach out to Mr. Beckford via email or cell (862-294-0219). For any families that refer a new family, both will be given a $100 Amazon gift card for school supplies.

14. Recap – Join our New Unity Prep Instagram (IG) Account Today!: We recently launched our new grades 6-12 IG account to bring our entire community together – @unityprepcharterschool.  Don’t miss out – follow us now!