The Unity Scoop – January 11
Dear Families of Unity,
Happy New Year! I hope this message finds you well, and I send my warmest wishes for a joyful and successful start to 2026.
It was wonderful to welcome students back this week. January marks the midpoint of our school year and the close of Semester 1. Over the next two weeks, we are encouraging all students to finish strong by arriving on time each day, staying on top of assignments, and seeking extra help when needed.
At our middle school, students will take mock ELA and math exams later this month. These assessments help us gauge growth over the year, understand grade-level proficiency, and prepare for the spring state exams. The results will also help us fine-tune instruction to best support student learning in the months ahead.
January is also the heart of our winter athletics season. Our student-athletes continue to bring pride and excitement to our community. We have several games and events this week—families are warmly invited to attend and cheer on our teams.
Thank you, as always, for your partnership and support. Enjoy your weekend!
In unity,
Josh
Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder
Updates as of January 11, 2026:
1. New – Help Us Spread the Word: Unity Middle’s Virtual Open House for Fall 2026 Admissions is Wednesday, January 14th, 6pm (on Zoom)!
Unity’s first virtual open house of the season for 6th-8th grade admissions in 6-8th grade is this coming Wednesday, January 14th at 6pm. We encourage our current families to share information about this event with friends, relatives, and networks who may be interested in joining our community in the coming year.
During the session, caregivers will learn more about the exciting work happening at Unity and hear directly from members of our team, including our Executive Director, Principal, Senior Athletic Director, 6th grade educators, and more.
RSVP Today: https://bit.ly/
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
Thank you for helping us reach future Unity families!
2. New – Alumni Spotlight of the Month – Kayla Tipton, Unity’s Class of 2021!
We are thrilled to share with our entire community the accomplishments of our alumni whenever we can. This month, we proudly provide an update on the postsecondary success of Kayla Tipton ‘21!
Kayla Tipton graduated from Unity in 2021 and earned her B.S. in Psychology from Trinity College in May 2025.
She held many leadership roles at Trinity, including being a Teaching Assistant as well as Orientation Chair where she created a welcoming environment for new students. Kayla also served as a P.R.I.D.E (Promoting Respect for Inclusive Diversity in Education) Liaison where she developed safe and affirming spaces for students at Trinity College.
Kayla currently has a full-time job at Harlem Children’s Zone as a College Counselor, and we could not be more proud of her!
3. Updated – Congratulations to Our December i-Ready Challenge Winners!
We are excited to recognize the winners of our November i-Ready Challenge! Throughout the month, students demonstrated #progress and #integrity as they worked to strengthen their academic skills. All students who completed 100 minutes or more of i-Ready practice in December will be recognized on our 7th-grade hallway bulletin board—stop by to see our hardworking learners being celebrated!
Congratulations to all students highlighted below—we look forward to recognizing our January winners in just a few weeks!
Congratulations to our winning students for Reading
6th Grade: Nerri Sutton, 276 minutes
7th Grade: Maya Wilson, 229 minutes
8th Grade: Caela McClean, 137 minutes
Congratulations to our winning students for Math
6th Grade: Omari Wilson, 168 minutes
7th Grade: Ja’zier Baker, 179 minutes
8th Grade: Miranda Lam, 287 minutes
4. New – Perfect Attendance in December!
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!
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Grades 6-8 |
Grades 9-12 |
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Name |
Grade |
Name |
Grade |
| Faythe B. |
6 |
Januel A. |
9 |
| Nyanka B. |
6 |
Ayah A. |
9 |
| Londyn C. |
6 |
Julia B. |
9 |
| Yolenny F. |
6 |
Savannah B. |
9 |
| Alpha J. |
6 |
Xavier B. |
9 |
| Brianna M. |
6 |
Cameron B. |
9 |
| Khloe N. |
6 |
Joshua B. |
9 |
| Joshua P. |
6 |
Elijah C. |
9 |
| Kahmora R. |
6 |
Gissela C. |
9 |
| Caleb S. |
6 |
Doris C. |
9 |
| Harmony S. |
6 |
Ndiawa D. |
9 |
| Jared S. |
6 |
Brandon F. |
9 |
| Kailan S. |
6 |
Christopher H. |
9 |
| Mason S. |
6 |
Violet M. |
9 |
| Neri S. |
6 |
Eshyra M. |
9 |
| Naomi W. |
6 |
Valentina N. |
9 |
| Inaya A. |
7 |
Kourtnee P. |
9 |
| Oumar B. |
7 |
Serenity R. |
9 |
| Giovanni B. |
7 |
Jeremiah S. |
9 |
| Marisol C. |
7 |
Bryant S. |
9 |
| Noah D. |
7 |
Damilola A. |
10 |
| Amari D. |
7 |
Kareem A. |
10 |
| Calwayne E. |
7 |
Kyrese A. |
10 |
| Khloe F. |
7 |
Serenity B. |
10 |
| Heaven G. |
7 |
Alondra B. |
10 |
| Chrissy G. |
7 |
Aiden C. |
10 |
| Christina G. |
7 |
Amir C. |
10 |
| Kaylee G. |
7 |
Malcolm C. |
10 |
| Wynzaure H. |
7 |
Jahlysa E. |
10 |
| Ojai I. |
7 |
Jimena F. |
10 |
| Blaire J. |
7 |
Faith F. |
10 |
| Erenys L. |
7 |
Emrick F. |
10 |
| Madison M. |
7 |
Kai F. |
10 |
| Alanna M. |
7 |
Jencarlos H. |
10 |
| Jeveena M. |
7 |
Airyana J. |
10 |
| Kaiden O. |
7 |
Zuriah J. |
10 |
| Lilyanna P. |
7 |
Khloe K. |
10 |
| Sophia P. |
7 |
Salif O. |
10 |
| Jeremiah R. |
7 |
Kalisha S. |
10 |
| Marcus S. |
7 |
Kamari T. |
10 |
| Gabriele S. |
7 |
Aliyah V. |
10 |
| Khaidyn S. |
7 |
Jaden A. |
11 |
| Delani T. |
7 |
Kellon A. |
11 |
| Arianna T. |
7 |
Talis B. |
11 |
| Raymond T. |
7 |
Amor J. |
11 |
| Angela V. |
7 |
Khaya K. |
11 |
| Caleb W. |
7 |
Brooklyn M. |
11 |
| G’Leynna W. |
7 |
Nyiema M. |
11 |
| Yasani W. |
7 |
Tanya N. |
11 |
| Maya W. |
7 |
Leslie P. |
11 |
| Mitchell A. |
8 |
Nathaniel P. |
11 |
| Jannat A. |
8 |
Elizabeth P. |
11 |
| Dimitri A. |
8 |
Kamala S. |
11 |
| Aunri C. |
8 |
Yusra S. |
11 |
| Lamont D. |
8 |
Kaine S. |
11 |
| Camdyn D. |
8 |
Keilani T. |
11 |
| Nathaniel D. |
8 |
Jayda W. |
11 |
| Laeyah D. |
8 |
Saniya W. |
11 |
| Arsheal D. |
8 |
Ameth A. |
12 |
| Kayden E. |
8 |
Ibrahima B. |
12 |
| Darnell H. |
8 |
Taylor B. |
12 |
| Arissa J. |
8 |
Kyla C. |
12 |
| Ethan L. |
8 |
Ethan D. |
12 |
| Jaaden L. |
8 |
Julissa G. |
12 |
| Taylor M. |
8 |
Damani G. |
12 |
| Caela M. |
8 |
Tedane G. |
12 |
| Autumn O. |
8 |
Levell H. |
12 |
| Yuliana R. |
8 |
Leon L. |
12 |
| Aliya S. |
8 |
Malachi L. |
12 |
| Kylie V. |
8 |
Danilo L. |
12 |
| Omari W. |
8 |
Elijah M. |
12 |
| Miley O. |
12 |
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| Adriana P. |
12 |
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| Malachi S. |
12 |
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| Lateefah S. |
12 |
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| Nvy-Jamayka T. |
12 |
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| Isaias T. |
12 |
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| Javon W. |
12 |
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| Naishae W. |
12 |
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| Cheyenne Y. |
12 |
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5. New – Teen Night at the Brooklyn Museum Returns This Month!
As we occasionally do, we’re excited to share a broader community event that may be of interest to our students and families: the return of Teen Night at the Brooklyn Museum, a free citywide program open to all teens with registration.
7. Updated – Unity Athletics Are in Full Winter Mode!
Our first-ever table tennis club has been working on their skills this winter season. Check out the clip from a recent team practice in December. Go Panthers!
Finally, we congratulate our High School Student-Athletes of the Month, recognizing their effort, teamwork, leadership, and character.
8. Updated – Become a Unity Connector Today!
Help our small and mighty Unity family grow — and earn rewards while you do! When you refer a new family who applies for the 2026–27 school year, you’ll earn Unity Connector Rewards like Unity swag, gift cards, and special recognition at Unity events.
Your voice matters — share your Unity experience with friends, neighbors, and families from your child’s former school community. Together, we’ll help more students belong, believe, and become!
Learn more about the program with our UnityConnect one-pager here and submit your referrals here.
9. Recap – Unity Engages in our Annual Love Your Neighbor Community Service Day!
In the true spirit of giving, our Unity community came together for a powerful morning of service and civic engagement. Students and staff volunteered their time and talents across more than a dozen service projects, partnering with local nonprofit organizations including: The Campaign Against Hunger, Bedford Stuyvesant Early Childhood Center, CHiPS Soup Kitchen & Women’s Shelter, and RiseBoro Community Partnership.
This meaningful day reflected Unity’s commitment to service, empathy, and community connection. Enjoy the photos below capturing our students and staff in action!
10. Recap – January 2026 Schoolwide Calendar
For your family’s convenience, here is a schoolwide calendar of events for the month of January – 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.
11. Recap – Unity Middle School Artists Shine in Winter Art Exhibition!
Under the guidance of Art & Design Teacher, Mr. Moorman, Unity’s middle school art students proudly exhibited their latest artwork at our Winter Art Exhibition. We are grateful to the many families, students, and staff who were able to attend and celebrate our young artists and their creativity, growth, and latest creations.
11. Recap – Unity High Artists at Work: The Art of the Self-Portrait!
Unity High students recently explored identity and self-expression through self-portrait projects in their art class with Ms. Gjkova. Using careful observation and artistic technique, students created thoughtful and expressive portraits that reflect both skill and individuality. Enjoy the photos below highlighting our young artists in action and their impressive work!
12. Recap – Parent Workshops: A Resource for Unity Families!
Unity families are invited to take advantage of free, online parent workshops offered by Marble Health, shared as a helpful resource by our Director of Social Work, Ms. Del Purgatorio. These workshops are developed by clinician and researcher Annie Graham and are held via Zoom, with live captioning available in 35 languages, including Spanish, Mandarin, French, and Russian, to ensure broad accessibility for our families.
13. Recap – Unity’s 2025-26 Student & Family Handbook is Available Here!
14. 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
15. Recap – Help Us Welcome New Panthers to Unity Prep!
Unity has a few limited seats available for the 2025–26 school year – and we’re looking to fill them with amazing families like yours!
Finding the right school can be a big decision, and our current families are our best ambassadors. If you know a family who would thrive in our small, caring, college-prep community, please connect them with Mr. Beckford via email or (862) 294-0219.
As a thank-you, both your family and the new family will receive a $100 Amazon gift card for school supplies when they enroll. Let’s keep building our small and mighty community—one Panther at a time!
16. Recap – Join our New Unit 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!
