Wavey Goes to Elementary School

For my Irish friends who are unfamiliar with the education system over here (I am too), Elementary School is like the first level of school. There is pre-school, like in Ireland and then there is Elementary School. So this school would be the equivalent of Junior and Senior Infants and up to maybe 3rd class.

I totally just noticed I have yet given no context as to why I went to Elementary School. It was for church. The church I was attending that specific Sunday met in the multipurpose room (basically a gym) of the school.

So, schools in America (totally generalising based on this one school I've seen) are really weird. Please bare in mind that these things are happening in a school with 5-10 year olds.

Here's some weird things:
1. Their computer room has a sink in it. (I really cannot see this ending well).
2. When there are rules regarding food, for example the students are not allowed take food out from the school, the actual law number is posted on the sign too.
3. There was a seven (ish, I don't remember exactly) paged document hanging on the student notice board to inform students of their rights and responsibilities in technical, legal jargon.
4. Funding for some projects in the school came from the General Obligation Board, what a strange name for a board. They really don't sound like they want to help or fund the school, do they, more like they have to; it's an obligation...

5. The cleanliness of their kitchen document is also posted to the student noticeboard.
6. Their idea of healthy meals includes burgers!


Then, there was also some weird things about being in an Elementary School for church:
1. The computer room, with the sink, is used by the church as a nursery... I mean come on, you are asking for something to be broken... I wanted to smash a computer to get it over with.
2. There is a giant... GIANT American flag behind the worship team when they play and pastor when he preaches!

3. The toilets and sinks and hand dryers are designed for half-sized people and so are awkward to use as an adult, even a very short adult like myself.