Rent the Rock!
🎨 Fernbank Spirit Rock Rental - RENT THE ROCK!
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Cost: $20 per day (pay after reserving)
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Purpose: Celebrate birthdays, appreciation, good luck, etc.
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Location: Front of Fernbank Elementary School
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Hosted By: The Fernbank Foundation
Rental Guidelines
🤩 Who Can Reserve:
✅ Fernbank Elementary families or staff ONLY
🗓️ Reservation Rules:
✅ First-come, first-served
✅ Max: 3 consecutive days
✅ Can’t rent for another 3 days within a 10-day span unless it's for a different design
✅ Reserve the day before you want your message seen (painting allowed after 4:00 PM)
🎨 Painting Rules:
✅ Painting of the rock begins after 4:00 PM on the day you reserved. (For example, to have your message visible on the morning of February 26, reserve February 25—you can start painting at 4:00 PM on February 25.) The rock cannot be painted over until 4:00 PM the next day, unless you reserve additional days ($20/day). Renting for 2 days is recommended to allow for drying time or bad weather.
✅ You must repaint over the old design with a base coat (tip: to make this easier, use the same base paint color as the person before you!)
✅ Allow base coat to dry before painting your design
✅ Use outdoor, water-based acrylic paint only
✅ No spray paint, oil-based paint, or adhesives Bring all painting and cleaning supplies yourself
✅ No trash cans or supplies provided
✅ Only paint on the designated rock, not elsewhere on school property.
✅ Use a drop cloth, cardboard, or newspaper to protect the area around the rock. Be careful not to damage landscaping, the sidewalk, or the rock’s border.
⚠️ Design Restrictions:
✅ Positive, appropriate messages only
❌ No political, religious, offensive, or inappropriate content
✅ The school/Foundation may revoke privileges or paint over inappropriate designs
⛈️ Weather Plan:
✅ You can:
🌟 Towel dry & continue
🌟 Use a pop-up tent
🌟 Reschedule via SignUp Genius for the next available day. Reschedules are not guaranteed. No refunds will be given if a new date is not available.
🖌️ Suggested Supplies:
✅ Base coat & design paint (acrylic, outdoor)
✅ Paint tray, rollers, brushes
✅ Drop cloth/cardboard
✅ Water + rinse cup
✅ Paper plates (for mixing paint)
✅ Trash bags
✅ Pencil/eraser
✅ Inspiration photo
✅ Knee pad
☃️ Cold Weather Tips:
✅ Store paint in warm place before use
✅ Use stiff brush, paint when sun is out
✅ Allow extra drying time
Ready to Rent?
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Read all guidelines (you’ve done that!)
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Complete payment to secure reservation.
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Get your paints ready and have fun!