Unity Braxton Weekly Newsletter

Dear Jaguar Families and Staff,

We are excited to welcome our families to Back to School Night on September 17 from 5:30-7:00! This will be a great opportunity for parents and guardians to meet teachers, learn more about classroom expectations, and better understand what their students will be learning this year.

Next week Student Council is sponsoring their first spirit week! Make sure you come dressed up for the different themes and show your spirit.

Monday 9/14- Jersey Day (wear any sport jersey)

Tuesday 9/15- Twin Tuesday (match with a friend or group)

Wednesday 9/16- Adam Sandler (Wear big baggy clothing like him)

Thursday 9/17- UBMS Swag (Wear UBMS colors)

Friday 9/18- Pajama Pants (Wear UBMS colors)

We are excited to invite you to our Title I Annual Meeting as we kick off a successful school year together!

This special event is an opportunity to meet our staff, learn about what to expect this year, and discover ways to support your child's success at school and at home.

Event Details

📅 Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Unity Braxton Auditorium

Please RSVP

To help us plan for the evening, please complete the RSVP form using the link below:

🔗 RSVP Here:
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We look forward to partnering with you for a successful school year and strengthening the connection between home and school.

Thank you for your continued support. We can't wait to see you there!

Join the UBMS PTO for the 2026-2027 School Year!

PTO membership is FREE, and every parent, guardian, family member, and staff member is welcome. Whether you can volunteer regularly or simply want to stay informed, your involvement makes a difference.

Together, we can:

• Support students and staff through meaningful programs and events

• Celebrate our amazing teachers and school community

• Strengthen family-school partnerships

• Create memorable experiences for our students

• Help make UBMS an even stronger, more connected community

Ready to Get Involved?

Take the first step today and become a UBMS PTO member!

🔗 Register Here: https://forms.office.com/r/y0qxMeyLP2

Every volunteer, every idea, and every family makes a difference. We invite you to join us as we continue building a supportive, vibrant, and thriving UBMS community where every student can succeed.

PTO Meeting Calendar for the 2026-2027 School Year

Stay connected and informed by attending our PTO meetings throughout the year. We look forward to partnering with you!

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Check out this years books at the bookfair:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/unitybraxtonmiddleschool1

Unity Braxton Middle School receives the Healthier Generations Award All-Star Award for the 2025-2026 School Year

National children’s health organization Alliance for a Healthier Generation today unveiled its 2026 list of America’s Healthiest Schools, celebrating 1,376 K–12 schools nationwide for their commitment to advancing whole child health, including Unity Braxton Middle School.

Supported by Del Monte Foods, Kaiser Permanente, and Kohl’s Cares, Healthier Generation’s annual award program recognizes schools for implementing evidence-based policies and practices to support academic success and lifelong well-being. Schools are recognized in nine health-related topic areas. For the 2nd year in a row, Unity Braxton Middle School was awarded in all 9 categories, which include: Strengthening Social-Emotional Health & Learning, Cultivating Staff Well-Being, Increasing Family & Community Engagement, Improving Nutrition & Food Access, Implementing Local School Wellness Policy, Bolstering Physical Education & Activity, Enriching Health Education, Promoting Tobacco-Free Schools and Supporting School Health Services. Thank you to the incredible staff at Unity Braxton for being ALL-IN for supporting each other, as well as our students and their families.

Middle and High School Grade Students

• All cell phones and personal electronic communication devices must be turned off and stored away during the bell-to-bell school day and during any instructional periods, regardless of location, including field trips.
• Dual-purpose watches are allowed, but wireless/cellular features must be turned off during instructional times (e.g., must be in airplane mode).
• All cell phones and personal electronic communication devices may be turned on and used within the school and on the school campus before or after the bell-to-bell school day.
• Cell phones and wireless communication devices may be used on school buses provided the device does not distract the driver, compromise safety, or violate the Prohibited Content and Use for All Students provisions detailed below.

Prohibited Content and Use for All Students

Students are not allowed to create, access, or share content that is incompatible with a K-12 educational environment while on school property, including school buses, or at school-sponsored events, regardless of location. Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Content that is obscene, contains profanity, or involves or threatens illegal acts.
• Content that bullies, harasses, threatens, or degrades others is strictly prohibited, including the use of artificial intelligence to impersonate others.
• Videotaping misconduct is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary actions.
• Use of cell phones and wireless communication devices in restrooms or locker rooms is strictly prohibited. Photographing or videotaping other students in a state of undress in these or other areas of the school will result in discipline and may result in a referral to law enforcement.
• Use of cell phones and wireless communication devices to cheat or in ways that violate the school division’s acceptable use policy.

At Unity Braxton Middle School, we believe that a positive school culture begins with three simple expectations. Throughout the year, students will be encouraged to follow our three school rules:

• Take Care of Yourself – Make healthy choices, be prepared to learn, and always do your best.
• Take Care of Others – Show kindness, respect, empathy, and include everyone in our school community.
• Take Care of This Place – Take pride in our school by keeping our classrooms, hallways, and campus clean, safe, and welcoming.

These three expectations guide everything we do and help us create a school where every Jaguar feels safe, valued, and ready to succeed. We encourage families to reinforce these principles at home as we work together to build a strong, respectful, and caring school community.