The Unity Scoop – March 29
Dear Unity Families,
I hope this edition of the Unity Scoop finds you well and enjoying your Saturday.
Congratulations to our middle school students on completing the third academic quarter! We look forward to kicking off a strong and successful final quarter starting Monday. At our high school, we’re excited to celebrate our seniors in the coming weeks as they receive their college acceptances and make their decisions for the fall.
Below, you’ll find our April calendar, along with highlights from this past week, including our dance recital, a trip to the Whitney Museum, and the latest installment of our College & Career Speaker Series. We’re also excited to honor our Students of the Month and share an update on one of our alumni.
Finally, we recognize Eid al-Fitr and extend our warmest wishes to all who are celebrating. Eid Mubarak! May this time bring joy and peace to you and your loved ones.
In unity,
Josh
Josh Beauregard
Head of School / Co-founder
Updates as of March 29, 2025:
1. New – April 2025 School-wide Calendar: For your family’s convenience, here is a school-wide calendar of events for the month of April – 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.
2. Updated – Our 2025-26 Admissions Lottery is One Week Away – Refer a Student Today!: We’re thrilled to announce that our lottery is just a few days away.
Help us spread the word to students entering grades 6 and 9 next year about the incredible opportunity to join our small but mighty school community. Let’s ensure as many families as possible get to experience all that Unity has to offer!
As a thank you, any family who refers a new student who enrolls will receive a $100 credit for uniforms and school swag! Here is a link to the Unity flier below!
3. New – Congrats to Unity High’s Students of the Month!: Kudos to our Students of the Month from February! We celebrate these students for showing exemplary scholarship and citizenship!
4. New – Alumni Spotlight of the Month – Ashley Estevez, Unity’s Class of 2024: 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 Ashley Estevez ‘24, who is enrolled at Barnard College.
When Ashley Estevez walked across the stage in June 2024 as a Unity Prep graduate, she carried with her more than just a diploma—she brought along a deep drive to grow, explore, and make her mark. Now a first-year student at Barnard College, Ashley is doing just that.
College life has opened up a world of discovery. Ashley finds herself immersed in classes that stretch her thinking in new directions—from Anthropology to Neuroscience —and she’s been surprised and inspired by just how different it feels from high school.
Outside the classroom, she’s leaned into campus life, attending events and learning how to network with Barnard alumni—an experience that’s already helping her envision new possibilities for her future. One of her favorite spaces on campus has been the Barnard Book Club, where she finds joy and connection through shared stories and conversations with her peers.
Though much has changed since her time at Unity, one thing has remained constant: her unwavering determination. “I’m not sure what exactly has stuck with me from high school,” Ashley admits, “but something that’s stayed the same is probably my drive to do well.”
It’s this quiet persistence that continues to ground her, especially when the path ahead feels uncertain. “Never give up—even when a path seems unrealistic,” she says. “You never know what might happen.”
As Ashley settles into this new chapter, her idea of success has shifted. No longer measured solely by grades or academic accolades, she now sees success as something more personal: “It’s about being happy with myself and meeting the goals I make for myself—no matter how big or small. Our goals change as we grow, so I think success changes too.”
Ashley’s journey is still unfolding, but what’s already clear is that she’s approaching each step with curiosity, courage, and care. From Unity to Barnard, she reminds us all that success isn’t a destination—it’s a reflection of who we are becoming.
5. New – Unity High’s Career Speaker Series Continues to Expose Students to Potential Career Pathways: Our high school students had the opportunity to meet with a number of young professionals in the field of finance last week. During the session, students learned about careers in finance and were introduced to fundamental skills in building financial literacy. Thank you to Mr. Warner for making this experience possible for our students!
6. New – Unity High’s Art Students Visit the Whitney Museum! – Unity High’s art students visited the Whitney Museum last week to take in and be inspired by their recent exhibitions. Kudos to Ms. Gjakova for making the trip possible!
7. New – Unity’s Dance Students Perform in Winter Recital!: Unity’s dance students across grades 6-8 performed in front of a full audience of students, families, and staff last night. Congratulations to our many students who performed and showed off all that they have learned in their class thus far this year. Thank you to the many families and staff who came out to take in the performance and support the cause. And, finally, congratulations to Ms. McRae for continuing to take our dance program to new heights!
8. Recap – Congrats to Unity High’s Varsity Girls Basketball Team on their Conference Championship!: Kudos to the team and Coach Williamson on their Conference Finals win over Achievement First yesterday afternoon!
9. Recap – Thank you, Families, for Taking Part in Last Thursday’s 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 April 20th!
10. Recap – Attention all 10th Grade and 11th Grade Families: PSAT/SATs on April 4th!: We’re excited for all 10th graders to take the PSAT and all 11th graders to take the SAT on Friday, April 4th! Check out the flyer below for details, including details on start times.
The SAT is an important standardized test used by many colleges and universities to assess a student’s college readiness. It also serves as a key factor in scholarships and can strengthen college applications.
Let’s get ready for test day!
11. Recap – Unity High Students Shine in the Arts at “Dare to Be Bold”!: A huge kudos to our talented students for boldly showcasing their creativity and hard work in Theatre, Art, and Dance during yesterday’s Dare to Be Bold event!
We are so proud of their passion and dedication!
12. Recap – Unity Family Ambassador Spotlight of the Month!: This month, we are thrilled to profile Ms. Tamira Bowers, the mother of Unity 8th grade scholar, Hannah Bowers. The Unity Family Ambassadors are a group of caregivers who meet monthly and serve as thought partners for many of our school’s initiatives.
If you are interested in learning more about or joining the Unity Family Ambassadors, please reach out to Mr. Beckford.
13. 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!
14. Recap – 2024-25 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families: Calendars for the 2024-25 school year can be accessed using the links 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 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families
- Grades 9-12 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families
