The Unity Scoop – March 7
Dear Families of Unity,
I hope the first week of March has been good to you and your loved ones. With longer days and hints of warmer weather, it certainly feels like spring is beginning to make its way into the air.
In this edition of The Unity Scoop, we’re excited to share a variety of recent Unity highlights! We spotlight the creativity of our student artists, share highlights from recent field trips, and recap our welcome dinner for prospective high school students and their families. We also shout-out our Honor Roll students, recognize our February i-Ready Challenge winners, and celebrate our attendance leaders for their strong commitment to showing up and doing their best each day.
Looking ahead, we’re excited to welcome our middle school families for conferences on Thursday and Friday – see details below. In addition, spring athletics tryouts will take place on Monday and Tuesday, and we look forward to seeing many of our student-athletes out on the field and courts as the spring season gets underway.
Additionally, we recognized School Social Workers Appreciation Week this past week and took a moment to honor and appreciate our incredible social workers. On behalf of the Unity community, I extend my deepest gratitude to Ms. Del Purgatorio and Ms. Brookins for their unwavering dedication, advocacy, and support of our students and families. We are truly fortunate to have such passionate and skilled professionals strengthening our community each day.
Enjoy the weekend, and don’t forget to set your clocks forward for daylight saving time.
Here’s to the continued momentum of the semester—and to the promise of spring just around the corner.
In unity,
Josh
Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder
Updates as of March 7, 2026:
1. New – 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!
2. New – 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.
3. New – 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!
4. New – 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!
5. New – 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
6. New – 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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7. 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!
8. Recap – Unity Students’ Talents Shine during our Annual Dare to be Bold Celebration!
Unity students proudly and boldly took to the stage this past week to showcase their talents and honor Black History Month! From our Cheer Team, Step Team, Drumline, and Dance students to our individual performing artists, an abundance of talent, pride, and Panther spirit was on full display.
9. 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.
10. Recap – Middle School Spring Family Conferences, March 12th-13th!
We are excited to hold our middle school spring family conferences on Thursday, March 12th (in-person evening hours, 4-7pm) and Friday, March 13th (virtual hours on Zoom, 3-6pm). Advisors are in the process of reaching out to families to schedule appointments. A Jupiter message with a link to appointment options has also been disseminated. Our goal is that all students have at least one adult family representative attending conferences. All students whose families participate in conferences will be awarded 10 Pride Points. If you have any questions or need additional support, call Unity’s main office at 718-455-5046.
11. Recap – Unity’s Celebrates the Restoration of our High School Gym with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
We are proud to share that we have officially completed the restoration of our high school gym following the damage caused by heavy rain and flooding this fall. Just before February break, students, staff, families, and supporters gathered to commemorate this important milestone and celebrate the reopening of a space that means so much to our community.
We applaud our entire Unity community for rallying in support of this effort — truly, there is Strength in Unity.
12. Recap – Thank you for Taking Part in our Recent Family Ambassadors Meeting!
We’re so grateful to all of the families who joined us for our recent Family Ambassadors Meeting. As always, the gathering was productive, energizing, and filled with great conversation and community spirit!
You can find the meeting agenda and slides linked here. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting on Thursday, March 19th!
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!
