Reservation Process:

1. Review the Spirit Rock Guidelines below. You must agree to all conditions regarding renting the spirit rock.

2. Check the CALENDAR below to see if your desired date is open.

3. Complete the Spirit Rock reservation and make a donation from the link provided in the sign up.

4. Start decorating the rock at 3:30 pm the day BEFORE your reservation!

Cost:

Reserving the Combs Spirit Rock is possible with a minimum non-refundable $10 donation per day to the Combs PTA. Donations of higher amounts will be accepted. Donations must be recieved at least 48 hours in advance of the date requested.

Contact:

Please contact the Spirit Rock Chair at spiritrock@abcombspta.com for any questions.

Thank you for supporting the Combs PTA!

Materials List:

• Spray Paint (Premium)

  • 2 cans for base coat; additional cans for your design

• Chalk

• Acrylic Paint

• Paintbrushes

• Paper Towels

• Cups and Water

• Plates for your paint palette

• Rubber Gloves

• Stencils

• Drop Cloths/Old sheets

• Small Trash Bag

Spirit Rock Painting and Design Tips!

• Wear old clothes that can get messy!

• The best paint to use is spray paint. Premium spray paint works best instead of generic store brands. You will probably need 2 cans for a good base coat and additional paint for your design. The quantity needed will depend upon the color/s you are using, the color already painted on the rock and weather conditions. Remember, latex paint or paint that is rolled on will take longer to dry.

• Once you have the base coat done, use chalk to sketch out your design. Try to do large shapes so that it is easy to see from a distance, and so that you can spray paint most of it.

• Stand back from the rock to make sure you can see your design clearly.

• Spray paint large areas. If you mess up, use the base coat color to fix the mistake.

• For more detailed areas, use a can or tube of paint and a paintbrush. While outdoor latex is best, regurlar artitsts' acrylic paint can possibly work too.

• Bring paper towels to wipe any drips.

• Bring a cup of water if you are using a paint brush.

• Wear rubber gloves to help keep hands clean.

Rules and Guidelines

**Important - Please read all the way through**

1. The Combs Spirit Rock is located in the island between the carpool loop and the bus loop. The Rock can be reserved throughout the year to display a special message. Those eligible to paint a message on the Spirit Rock must be one or more of the following: a member of the Combs staff, parent or guardian of a current student, a relative of the student or the Combs PTA.

2. Examples of messages that can be painted on the Combs Spirit Rock are, but not limited to: Celebrate school spirit, recognize/advertise a school club or event, help students or staff members celebrate a special day/occassion or provide encouragement.

3. Combs PTA reserves the right to block dates for school use.

4. All reservations are done on a first come, first serve basis. No reservation will be confirmed unless the donation has been received. Payments must be received at least 48 hours before the requested date. All payments are non-refundable.

5. Reserving the Spirit Rock is possible with a minimum non-refundable $10 donation per day to the Combs PTA. Those asking to reserve the Spirit Rock space to promote *school events* are not required to make a donation, but they still must reserve it the calendar. All funds raised from the reservations will be used to benefit our school community.

6. When choosing the date on the calendar, select the date you want to have your message displayed. You may begin decorating the Rock at 3:30 pm the day BEFORE you sign up. Similarly, the person who signs up for the next day may begin decorating the rock at 3:30 pm on the last day you have reserved. Spirit Rock reservations run from 3:30 pm the day BEFORE you sign up through 3:29pm the day of your sign up.

7. Although you may sign up for multiple dates throughout the year, reservations cannot last more than 2 consecutive days. If a particular message stays on the Rock because no one has rented the next day(s), there will not be an additional donation necessary. If the Rock is painted over by someone that is not on the calendar, it is not the PTA or school's responsibility.

8. You are responsible for providing your own materials. This could include, but is not limited to: paint, drop cloths, stencils and brushes. Combs PTA does not provide paint or supplies. ONLY the Rock may be painted. Please make sure the surrounding areas is protected from painting. We would love to maintain the new azaleas. The renter will be held financially responsible for cleaning and/or any repair costs associated with violation of this policy. Anyone painting the Rock must leave the area in clean condition. Remove all materials and trash from the site and ensure extra paint is disposed of properly. You paint the Rock at your own risk. The person or group painting the Rock assumes liability for any individual who may be injured, or who may incur clothing or other personal property damage.

9. Please contact spiritrock@abcombspta.com for any questions if you are unsure if you can paint it on the rock. Messages and images must be acceptable within school community guidelines and policies. No profane words, symbols or any derogatory or offensive message; no advertising for commercial purposes; no political messages will be permitted on the Spirit Rock. Combs PTA reserves the right to remove any content, message, or language that is deemed inappropriate.