Newington Elementary

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"I was a former student of Newington Elementary School when it was a brand new school around 1978 or 1979. At that time, when the school building was under construction, many of us attended Rollins Elementary or Knightsville Elementary before we could transfer to the new school at Newington. I must say that after all of these years, I still hold Newington Elementary School dearly in my heart! Newington had the warmest and caring faculty during my elementary years there. They were strict, but fair...which is a good lesson, especially with the challenges that students are facing with today. The faculty of Newington Elementary had prepared us so well academically, that my transition to the 7th grade at Alston-Summerville Middle School, was a success! I can remember most of my teachers at Newington: Ms. Dingle (my crush..lol!!), Ms. Winston (math), Ms. Salvo, Mr. Clay (he looked like Santa Claus), Kevin "Mr. Mack" McKevlin (die-hard Clemson fan and alumnus), Mr. Hartnett (music), Ms. Nancy C. and Nancy P. Smith...and the list goes on!! They all made a HUGE impact in my young life. I remember the field trips to Charlestown Landing, Hot Wheels Skating Rink, Magnolia Gardens, and having a picnic at the historic Charleston Battery. I currently live in Florida and I have relatives that live in Charleston. During my last visit to Charleston, I drove to Summerville with my young daughters, and I wanted them to see Newington Elementary School. The first thing my oldest daughter said, "Dad, why are there so many curves on the road to get to your old school?" I just laughed, because I remember I used to ride my bike to school everyday on those curves! When we got there, the community and the landscaping of the school was AWESOME! I told my girls that if I ever get a transfer from work to move to Charleston, I will definitely enroll them into Newington Elementary so they can experience a great school like I did as a student. So Parents..Newington is STILL an excellent school in the past and today for more than 33 years! My advice to you all is to PLEASE get involved with your children with their homework, activities, PTA, etc..and help support the faculty and staff in whatever they need for your child to succeed, because I was one of those children back in 1979-1982, and it really impacted my life greatly! Antonio Gourdine"

"I was a former student of Newington Elementary School when it was a brand new school around 1978 or 1979. At that time, when the school building was under construction, many of us attended Rollins Elementary or Knightsville Elementary before we could transfer to the new school at Newington. I must say that after all of these years, I still hold Newington Elementary School dearly in my heart! Newington had the warmest and caring faculty during my elementary years there. They were strict, but fair...which is a good lesson, especially with the challenges that students are facing with today. The faculty of Newington Elementary had prepared us so well academically, that my transition to the 7th grade at Alston-Summerville Middle School, was a success! I can remember most of my teachers at Newington: Ms. Dingle (my crush..lol!!), Ms. Winston (math), Ms. Salvo, Mr. Clay (he looked like Santa Claus), Kevin "Mr. Mack" McKevlin (die-hard Clemson fan and alumnus), Mr. Hartnett (music), Ms. Nancy C. and Nancy P. Smith...and the list goes on!! They all made a HUGE impact in my young life. I remember the field trips to Charlestown Landing, Hot Wheels Skating Rink, Magnolia Gardens, and having a picnic at the historic Charleston Battery. I currently live in Florida and I have relatives that live in Charleston. During my last visit to Charleston, I drove to Summerville with my young daughters, and I wanted them to see Newington Elementary School. The first thing my oldest daughter said, "Dad, why are there so many curves on the road to get to your old school?" I just laughed, because I remember I used to ride my bike to school everyday on those curves! When we got there, the community and the landscaping of the school was AWESOME! I told my girls that if I ever get a transfer from work to move to Charleston, I will definitely enroll them into Newington Elementary so they can experience a great school like I did as a student. So Parents..Newington is STILL an excellent school in the past and today for more than 33 years! My advice to you all is to PLEASE get involved with your children with their homework, activities, PTA, etc..and help support the faculty and staff in whatever they need for your child to succeed, because I was one of those children back in 1979-1982, and it really impacted my life greatly! Antonio Gourdine"

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