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Rent the Rock!

🎨 Fernbank Spirit Rock Rental - RENT THE ROCK!

  • Cost: $20 per day (pay after reserving)

  • Purpose: Celebrate birthdays, appreciation, good luck, etc.

  • Location: Front of Fernbank Elementary School

  • 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? 

  1. Read all guidelines (you’ve done that!)

  2. Reserve your date here!

  3. Complete payment to secure reservation.

  4. Get your paints ready and have fun!

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