The Unity Scoop – March 14
Dear Families of Unity,
Thank you to our middle school families who joined us for conferences yesterday and today. These conversations are an important opportunity to reflect on student progress, celebrate accomplishments, and strengthen the partnership between school and home. We are grateful for the time you took to connect with teachers and advisors, and we deeply value the collaboration that helps ensure every student continues to grow and thrive at Unity.
High school family conferences will take place on April 16th and 17th, and we look forward to connecting with our high school families then.
In addition to conferences, we also celebrated Pi Day and all of the math magic it brings. To mark the occasion, a number of our educators volunteered to be—well—pied by our young mathematicians. We appreciate Mr. McCray (featured below) and our other fun-loving educators who made the day memorable for our students.
Looking ahead to the coming week, our Family Ambassadors will meet on Thursday evening (details below), and there will be no school on Friday in recognition of Eid al-Fitr.
In this edition of The Unity Scoop, we’re excited to share several highlights from across our community. This week, we celebrate our February Students of the Month and recognize the accomplishments of our Unity student-athletes.
Thank you for being such an important part of the Unity community. Your partnership, support, and engagement make our school stronger every day.
In unity,
Josh
Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder
Updates as of March 14, 2026:
1. New – Brooklyn Roots, Boundless Futures: Unity Scholars Celebrate Identity While Preparing for State Exams!
Unity Prep Middle School transformed its spaces this week with the theme “Brooklyn Roots, Boundless Futures.” From brownstone-inspired hallway displays to Brooklyn Bridge artwork and student vision boards, scholars are celebrating their Brooklyn identity while imagining the possibilities ahead as they prepare for upcoming state exams.
2. New – Congrats to Unity’s Students of the Month!
Kudos to our Students of the Month for February! We celebrate these students for showing exemplary scholarship and citizenship!
3. New – Join Us for Our Next Family Ambassadors Meeting, Thursday, March 19th!
We invite all Unity families to join us for our upcoming Family Ambassadors Meeting on Thursday, March 19th, at 6pm on Zoom. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow families, share ideas, and help strengthen our school community. We look forward to seeing you there!
4. New – Unity Athletics in Action and We Salute our Student-Athletes of the Month!
Unity’s basketball and cheer teams have been hard at work and enjoyed great success over the past two weeks. We congratulate them on their recent achievements and wish them the best as they advance to the playoffs! In addition, we celebrate our February Student-Athletes of the Month.
5. Recap – Unity Artists Bring History to Life Through Art
Our Unity student artists have been hard at work creating pieces in honor of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, exploring the stories and contributions of influential leaders through their art. We look forward to sharing their work with the community at an upcoming exhibition!
6. Recap – Unity 8th Graders Visit the Jewish Heritage Museum!
Our 8th grade U.S. History students visited the Jewish Heritage Museum this week, bringing their classroom studies to life as they explored exhibits that highlight the experiences of Holocaust survivors and the enduring lessons of courage, resilience, and remembrance.
7. Recap – Unity High Hosts Welcome Dinner for Prospective Families!
Unity High was pleased to host prospective students and their families for a welcome dinner this week. The evening provided an opportunity for guests to learn more about our school community, connect with members of our team, and experience the warmth and spirit that define Unity. We were grateful to spend time together and look forward to continuing the conversation with families in the weeks ahead!
8. Recap – Congratulations to our Middle School Honor Roll Students for Semester 1! Congrats to our students in grades 6–8 who earned Honor Roll status in the first semester of the school year! Your consistent hard work, organization, and eagerness to learn and develop new skills are paying off. Be proud of your accomplishments and stay the course!
9. Recap – Congratulations to Our February i-Ready Challenge Winners!
We are excited to recognize the winners of our January i-Ready Challenge! Throughout the month, students demonstrated #progress and #integrity as they worked to strengthen their academic skills.
Congratulations to all students highlighted below—we look forward to recognizing our March winners in just a few weeks!
Congratulations to our winning students for Reading
6th Grade: Rabial Islam, 207 minutes
7th Grade: Amar’e Jones, 223 minutes
8th Grade: Edwin Coronado, 178 minutes
Congratulations to our winning students for Math
6th Grade: Alpha Jalloh, 139 minutes
7th Grade: Joshua Eckstein, 151 minutes
8th Grade: Miranda Lam, 259 minutes
10. Recap – Perfect Attendance from February!
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 |
| Layal A. |
6 |
Julia B. |
9 |
| Nyanka B. |
6 |
Xavier B. |
9 |
| Londyn C. |
6 |
Brandon F. |
9 |
| McKenly G. |
6 |
Eshyra M. |
9 |
| Rabial I. |
6 |
Valentina N. |
9 |
| King J. |
6 |
Bryant S. |
9 |
| Bella J. |
6 |
Tiana T. |
9 |
| Keira M. |
6 |
Damilola A. |
10 |
| Shirley P. |
6 |
Kareem A. |
10 |
| Joshua P. |
6 |
Justin C. |
10 |
| Anthony R. |
6 |
Malcolm C. |
10 |
| Ryan R. |
6 |
Jahlysa E. |
10 |
| J’Maia R. |
6 |
Faith F. |
10 |
| Kahmora R. |
6 |
Kai F. |
10 |
| Jared S. |
6 |
Ixarely G. |
10 |
| Mason S. |
6 |
Jermir H. |
10 |
| Neri S. |
6 |
Jencarlos H. |
10 |
| Byran B. |
7 |
Erick H. |
10 |
| Khaleesi C. |
7 |
Airyana J. |
10 |
| Carlon E. |
7 |
Zuriah J. |
10 |
| Joshua E. |
7 |
Salif O. |
10 |
| Christina G. |
7 |
Tenajah R. |
10 |
| Elin G. |
7 |
Kalisha S. |
10 |
| Kaylee G. |
7 |
Jasmine S. |
10 |
| Wynzaure H. |
7 |
Kamari T. |
10 |
| Ojai I. |
7 |
Aliyah V. |
10 |
| Blaire J. |
7 |
Hadi A. |
11 |
| Kaylen K. |
7 |
Talis B. |
11 |
| David K. |
7 |
Oswaldo C. |
11 |
| Kenneth M. |
7 |
Tammy C. |
11 |
| Nevaeh M. |
7 |
Brielle C. |
11 |
| Karah M. |
7 |
Quinten D. |
11 |
| Madison M. |
7 |
Keillyan G. |
11 |
| Alanna M. |
7 |
Amor J. |
11 |
| Layla P. |
7 |
Asaria L. |
11 |
| Leyah P. |
7 |
Shirley L. |
11 |
| Yairon S. |
7 |
Thalia L. |
11 |
| Marcus S. |
7 |
Ziare M. |
11 |
| Arianna T. |
7 |
Tanya N. |
11 |
| Taylor T. |
7 |
Leslie P. |
11 |
| Angela V. |
7 |
Kamala S. |
11 |
| Caleb W. |
7 |
Kaine S. |
11 |
| Yasani W. |
7 |
Saniya W. |
11 |
| Maya W. |
7 |
Sebastian A. |
12 |
| Alijah W. |
7 |
Ibrahima B. |
12 |
| Jannat A. |
8 |
Taylor B. |
12 |
| Hallanah A. |
8 |
Tedane G. |
12 |
| Dimitri A. |
8 |
Levell H. |
12 |
| Aunri C. |
8 |
Leon L. |
12 |
| Camdyn D. |
8 |
Malachi L. |
12 |
| Nathaniel D. |
8 |
Evan R. |
12 |
| Leon F. |
8 |
Lateefah S. |
12 |
| Christian G. |
8 |
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| Darnell H. |
8 |
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| Miranda L. |
8 |
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| Ethan L. |
8 |
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| Shyvonne L. |
8 |
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| Taylor M. |
8 |
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| Caela M. |
8 |
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| Dylan P. |
8 |
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| Jean Carlos T. |
8 |
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| Kylie V. |
8 |
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| Omari W. |
8 |
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11. Recap – Unity Middle Rated Excellent by NYC Public Schools!
We are proud to share that Unity Middle was one of just two middle schools in our district to be rated Excellent in Instruction and Performance by NYC Public Schools. This distinction reflects the dedication of our teachers, the partnership of our families, and the hard work and growth of our students. Congratulations to our entire Unity community on this outstanding achievement!
12. Recap – March 2026 Schoolwide Calendar
For your family’s convenience, here is a schoolwide calendar of events for the month of March – 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.
13. Recap – 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.
14. 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.
15. Recap – Unity’s 2025-26 Student & Family Handbook is Available Here!
16. 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
17. 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!
18. 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!
