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PBE Spirit Rock

Rent the Palmetto Bays Spirit Rock!

  • The spirit rock is an exciting way to celebrate birthdays, accomplishments, celebrations, well wishes or inspiring messages.

  • The rock is a fun way to spread any kind of positive message. Please note any use of profanity, symbols, offensive and political messages are not permitted.

 

RENTER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING SUPPLIES AND PAINTING THE ROCK. RAIN OR SHINE. RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE TO PAINT THE ROCK.

 

How does it work?

Reservations are first come, first serve basis.

  • The cost is $20 dollars per day and can be rented for multiple days at a time. 

  • You may begin painting the rock at 3:00 pm on the day BEFORE your reserved date and your session will expire at 2:59 pm the day of your reservation, to ensure anyone scheduled the next day has time to paint. For example, If you reserve the rock for Nov 15th then you can start painting on Nov 14th at 3 pm. The school gates close at 8:00, so all painting will have to be completed by 8.

 

Step 1- Send an email to aaltman@horrycountyschools.net or call 843-236-6200 and ask for Mrs. Altman. She will be able to help you to reserve a date. In your email please include your child’s name, teacher’s name, and the type of message you are painting.

 

Step 2- Mrs. Altman will respond to confirm that the date is available for rental 

 

Step 3- Payment must be received within 5 days of your reservation being confirmed. Reservations will be canceled if payment is not received within 5 days.  At this time we are accepting cash or checks made out to PBE PTO. 

 

Step 4- Once your payment has been received you will receive a confirmation email from Mrs. Altman letting you know that your date is confirmed.



What supplies do I need?

  • Renter is responsible for providing your own painting materials, priming and painting the rock or hiring an artist to paint the rock. 

  • Please bring a drop cloth or other material to protect the grass and surrounding areas.

  • Spray paint is the recommended paint. You will typically need 2-3 cans for the base coat. Backgrounds are best painted with normal Krylon or rustoleum spray paint and then your design can be painted in normal acrylic paint from Michaels or Wal-Mart.

  • For more intricate designs, craft paint, foam brushes and even stencils work great. 

  •  DO NOT USE OIL BASED PAINT.

  • The rock should NOT be painted with glitter paint or any paint with a sticky residue. 3D decorations should also not be used. Do not use any paint or material that would make it difficult for the next renter of the rock to paint the next day.  The individual or group will be held financially responsible for cleaning and/or repair costs associated with violation of this policy. 

 

Additional Information:

  • Reminders for reservations will not be sent by the school or PTO.

  • You may sign up for multiple days throughout the school year. PBE reserves the right to reserve certain calendar dates in advance.

  • All payments and reservations are nonrefundable/nontransferable for any reason (changed your mind, inclement weather, school cancellations, etc.) 

  • Anyone painting the Spirit Rock must leave the area in clean condition. Please remove all paint materials and litter from the site. 

  • The individual that holds the reservation to paint the Spirit Rock assumes liability for any individual or member of the group who may be injured, or who may incur clothing or other personal property damage. 

  • All artwork must be in line with the HCS/PBE handbook standards that we would expect at school sponsored events- no bullying, profanity, obscenity, or derogatory language. In the event your display is not in line with the district/school’s guidelines, the rock will be painted over without notice to those who painted the rock and your message will NOT be displayed. PBE staff and PTO regularly monitor the spirit rock to ensure that paintings fall within the above-established guidelines. 

  • 100% of your donation goes back to Palmetto Bays Elementary PTO, THANK YOU!

 

***BY RESERVING A DATE, YOU AGREE TO ADHERE TO ALL GUIDELINES AND SPECIFICATIONS LISTED ABOVE.***