​Did you know YOU can rent and paint the

Fernbank Spirit Rock?

Celebrate a birthday! Express appreciation! Wish someone good luck! 

All while supporting our beloved school, courtesy of the

fabulous Fernbank Foundation!

 

🤘 READY TO ROCK?? 🪨 

🧐 Read all details and guidelines below

🗓️ Reserve your dates! (1-3 days, $20 per day) 

💸 Complete payment to secure your reservation

🎨 Get your paints ready and have fun!

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 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)

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🎨 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. 

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🖌️ 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