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​​​​​​​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.

• FES/Foundation may revoke privileges or paint over inappropriate designs.

 

Weather Plan

In the event of rain, you can:

• Towel dry & continue

• Use a pop-up tent

• Reschedule via SignUpGenius 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 photos

• Knee pads

Cold Weather Tips

• Store paint in warm place before use

• Use stiff brush, paint when sun is out

• Allow extra drying time