Reserve the PES Rock for Special Occasions

 The Palencia rock is a great way to wish students a happy birthday, show appreciation to teachers and staff, support sports teams, or let everyone know how much you love PES!  

The cost to reserve the rock is $20 for 24 hours.  You and your family can choose to paint the rock or hire and pay an artist to paint it for you.  The $20 rock reservation fee supports the PES PTO annual fundraising.  

Please select carefully as we have two rocks available - one at the FRONT (Palencia Park/Village Drive Entrance Roundabout) and one at the BACK (Kensington/Las Calinas Drop Off).  Reservations are processed on a first-come, first served basis. With 180 school days available and 850 students registered if you are unable to paint the rock on schedule according to your reservation (due schedule conflict, forgetfulness, or weather). PTO does not refund reservations. ​Please MARK YOUR CALENDAR with your dates reserved.  If there is inclement weather, plan on painting with umbrella in hand.
 

The Pirate Rock can be reserved for a maximum of 3 days per month (in succession or not in succession). Anyone not abiding by this rule will have their reservation cancelled and their payment refunded.
 

FRONT ROCK (Palencia Village Drive/Park Entrance Roundabout):  You must start after 4 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 can be painted the previous Friday after 4 p.m. or over the weekend.
 

BACK ROCK (Kensington/Las Calinas Drop Off): The back gate is locked for security purposes so you must enter and exit via Palencia Village Drive near bike rack area. You must start and complete your painting between 3:30 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 3:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon. Rock reservations for Monday should be painted the previous Friday between 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. There is no weekend access of back rock.
 

What is painted on a Pirate 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 in our County. All messages should be affirming and child appropriate! The rocks run on the honor system, with the hope that everyone will respect these guidelines. 

Recommended Supplies (supplied by family or company family hires):  

• Acrylic paints for Design/Lettering
• Any Water-based latex paint – White or Color Background
• Rough Roller or Rough Large Brush for Background
• Small Brushes or Foam Sponge Brushes for Design/Lettering
• Small (1" or smaller) brushes or foam sponge brushes sponges for lettering/designs
• Chalk or charcoal pencil to help plan drawing before painting
• Plastic or canvas drop cloth to protect the landscape  and curb
• Gallon of Water & Small Bucket – NO WATER ACCESS on site to rinse brushes
• Trash Bag- discard all painting supplies off campus

Notes:   

• NO SPRAY PAINT IS ALLOWED ON CAMPUS PER ADMINISTRATION  
• Use only "standard" latex  or water-based acrylic paint
• NO puffy paint, no glitter  paints, no chemicals, and no oil-based paints
• Used paint cans are not to be placed  in campus trash bins/dumpsters. Please dispose of paint cans properly off  campus.
• 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.
• All paint supplies must stay in mulched area and off the sidewalk!
• Do not paint top or right side of rocks only front face and left side.