Spirit Rock Reservations

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The PCE Spirit Rock is an exciting opportunity for you to celebrate events with our community by painting your own message. This might include your student’s birthday, events, competitions, thank you’s, etc. The Spirit Rock is a fun way to spread a positive message to your student and our school community.​ It is located in front of the school near the portables! 

​Step 1:  Reserve your date

• Sign-up using our Spirit Rock Sign Up
  • Your rental includes a 24-hour period that starts at 4pm the day prior to your rental date. (ex: If the date you reserved is August 8th you may begin painting AFTER 4 pm on August 7th.)

Step 2: Pay for your rock reservation

• Payment of $25 is due when the rock reservation is made. Payment can be made via PCEA Better World Site 
  • Click "Donate"
  • Enter your personal and payment information
  • Click "Pay"

             Reservations made for or from a teacher or staff member will be free

*The full payment of $25 is due at the time of the reservation. If we don't receive payment within 30 days of the date you made the reservation, your reservation will be forfeited 

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Step 3: Paint! Spirit Rock Rules

• Use the PCEA provided drop cloth to protect the surrounding rocks/gravel. It can be checked out from the school office during school hours. The cloth needs to be picked up no later than 3:30pm.
• The cloth should be allowed to dry overnight and should be returned to the PCE front office the following day by 3:00pm.
• Please respect the family before you and do not paint earlier than 4pm (see below for additional supplies and painting tips)
  • ONLY the rock may be painted
  • DO NOT paint the sidewalk or the landscape rocks or any other material surrounding the rock. 
  • Please make sure that any nearby cars or school property will not be hit by overspray!
  • The individual or group will be held financially responsible for cleaning and/or repair costs associated with violation of this policy. 
• Anyone painting the rock must leave the area in clean condition. Remove all paint materials and litter from the site and be sure the paint is disposed of properly off-campus.​
• Profanity, political, and business advertising messages are not permitted.
• PLEASE DO NOT USE OIL BASED OR LATEX PAINT 

What supplies do I need?

Plan on using 1-2 cans of spray paint for the base coat and then additional paint (basic acrylic paint works great!) for the design. You may also want to bring painters tape, scissors, templates, chalk (to outline your design) or brushes to aid in the design as well. Don’t forget a cup of water if you are using a paintbrush! Get creative!

Painting TIPS:

• Bring a gardening knee pad or cushion to support your knees while painting
• Bring paper towels or wet wipes to keep your hands clean
• The Rock is “bumpy”. A small paint brush/sponge will work best for detail work
• A paper or plastic plate works well as a palette for paint
• When spacing out your letters start with the middle letter and work your way out (spray paint does dry quickly so you can always re-paint and re-do any words that may not fit)
• Get low! Hold your spray paint can level with the part of the rock you are aiming at. This helps reduce overspray.
• Check out Pinterest for some fun Spirit Rock ideas and designs 

Can PCEA  paint the rock for me?

NO - the PCEA is not responsible for painting the rock. Please reach out if you are unable to paint the rock, and we will be happy to provide recommendations for individuals who can be hired to complete the painting on your behalf.

What can I reserve the rock for?

You can reserve the rock for just about any occasion! Celebrate a student’s birthday, thank a teacher or staff member, recognize an achievement, wish a team good luck before a competition or tournament, or commemorate an important milestone. The rock is a fun and creative way to share positive messages and show support for our school community. 

Please note that profanity, political messages, and business advertising are not permitted on the Spirit Rock. All paintings must be appropriate, respectful, and in good taste. PCE staff and the PCEA will regularly monitor the Spirit Rock to ensure compliance with these guidelines. School administration reserves the right to remove or cover any painting deemed inappropriate without prior notice to the individual or group responsible for painting the rock.

What if I reserve the rock and the weather is bad?

The rock can be towel-dried before painting, and paint will generally adhere even in rainy or snowy conditions if you are willing to brave the elements. 

If painting in the rain or snow is not ideal for you, please revisit the reservation calendar and select the next available date. Once you have chosen a new date, email coloradopcea@gmail.com to let us know about the change. We can also assist with moving your reservation when possible. Please note that we are unable to offer refunds and appreciate your understanding.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Prairie Crossing Parent Association School, please contact us. We are happy to assist you in any way we can. 

coloradopcea@gmail.com