Spirit Rock
Do you want to do something special for your child?
Recognize a birthday or accomplishment?
Show appreciation to your favorite teacher or staff member?
Our spirit rock is a great way to send a message for all to see!
**Before making a reservation, please see the rules below.**
Spirit Rock Rules
By reserving a time to paint the rock, you are acknowledging the you read and agree to the rules and information below:
TIMEFRAME TO PAINT:
You must start and complete your painting between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. the day before your reserved date(s). For example, if you reserve a rock for a Tuesday, you may start painting at 4 p.m. on Monday afternoon. Rock reservations for Monday should be painted the previous Friday.
TO RESERVE YOUR TIME TO PAINT THE ROCK:
*After you make a reservation through SignUp Genius, you must pay the $10 fee via RevTrak for your spot to be considered reserved.*
If you are unable to paint the rock on schedule for any reason, please try to trade with another family at the school. PTA does not refund reservations. So please mark your calendar.
CONTENT:
What is painted on the Rock MUST be in good taste and MAY NOT contain any foul language, discriminatory, religious, and/or political statements/symbols. Profanity and obscenities are not permitted. Character Counts here at Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School. All messages should be affirming! Designs should have a caring and nurturing message. All wording and symbols must be positive. The rocks run on the honor system, with the hope that everyone will respect these guidelines.
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Families, groups or organizations must furnish their own labor, paint and supplies to paint a rock.
Standard latex paint (exterior) with roller or rough brush for background, one to two quarts for the background color
A "rough: roller or large brush to cover the background
A secondary paint color(s) for coloring the wording/symbols. Acrylics or latex paints, any water-based paint will work well.
Small (1" or smaller) brushes or foam sponge brushes sponges for lettering/designs
Chalk to write any letters/words before painting
**Plastic or canvas drop cloths to protect the mulch and curb while you are painting***
NO SPRAY PAINT IS ALLOWED ON CAMPUS PER ADMINISTRATION. Please use only "standard" latex or water-based acrylic paint on the rock...no puffy paint, no glue, no chemicals, no oil-based paint, etc.
PAINTING TIPS: You will be painting over the previous day's message, so make sure your paint will provide good coverage.
LIABILITY: ONLY the rock can be painted. Painting on sidewalks, lamp posts or buildings is prohibited. Any damage or destruction to the surrounding areas or buildings will deem the family, group, or organization financially responsible for cleaning and repair costs.
CLEANUP: There is NOT water access on site to rinse off brushes/rollers. Suggest bringing a small bucket and a gallon container of water from home.
TRASH DISPOSAL / CLEAN UP: Bring a large trash bag to take home all items/supplies after the painting is complete. You will need to properly discard all painting supplies off campus, at home, and not on school grounds. Used paint cans are not to be placed in campus trash bins/dumpsters. Please dispose of paint cans properly off campus.