Fred R. Moore
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Our Core Values

Striving for Excellence

At our elementary school, we believe that excellence is achieved through a strong foundation of values that guide every learning experience. These values shape how we teach, learn, and grow together across all subjects, including literacy and mathematics.

  1. A teacher works with a small group of students at a round classroom table.

    Perseverance

    We embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Students learn to make sense of problems and persist through decoding, comprehension, and problem-solving tasks, building resilience and confidence along the way.

  2. A teacher and two smiling students play a board game together.

    Precision

    Accuracy matters. We encourage clear communication, careful computation, and attention to detail in reading and writing, ensuring students decode, spell, and compute with accuracy to strengthen foundational skills.

  3. A class seated around a table with their teachers, smiling at the camera.

    Reasoning

    Logical thinking is at the heart of learning. We foster the ability to reason abstractly and quantitatively, analyze text structure, make inferences, and synthesize ideas, empowering students to construct viable arguments and critique reasoning across disciplines.

  4. Students work together with their teacher at a curved classroom table.

    Collaboration

    Learning is a shared journey. We value teamwork and respectful discourse, using collaborative routines like partner reading, discussion, and problem-solving to deepen comprehension, build oral language, and learn from diverse perspectives.

  5. Two students smile while working in their math workbooks.

    Curiosity

    Wonder sparks discovery. We nurture curiosity by encouraging students to explore patterns, make connections, and engage with rich texts and mathematical ideas, motivating them to apply strategies and seek understanding in meaningful ways.

Principal's Message

Welcome to P.S. 133 Fred R. Moore Academy!

We are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our staff is committed to helping students discover their strengths, embrace challenges, and prepare for future success.

Ms. Schwanna Ellman · Principal

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Bulldogs Schedule

Upcoming Events

  1. Sep30Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K CentersWednesday, September 30, 2026
  2. Oct12Columbus DayMonday, October 12, 2026
  3. Oct12Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day, schools closedMonday, October 12, 2026
  4. Oct31HalloweenSaturday, October 31, 2026
  5. Nov1Daylight Saving Time endsSunday, November 1, 2026
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