Sheridan Terrace Spirit Stone

Do you want to do something special for your child; Recognize a birthday, accomplishment, big sports win or special milestone? Or maybe show appreciation to your favorite teacher or staff member? Or maybe just spread a positive message within our community.

Promote school spirit and spread a positive message for all to see by painting our Spirit Stone. Your donation supports the Sheridan Terrace PTA with 100% of the proceeds going directly back into our school.

How to Reserve

1. Confirm your desired day is available by reviewing our Spirit Stone Calendar.

2. Follow the instructions in the calendar to reserve your desired date if it is available. DO NOT MODIFY ANY OTHER RESERVATIONS. This is an honor system, first come, first served.

3. You must submit your $10 payment through Givebacks. Only online payments are accepted for reservations. We cannot accept cash or check sent with students to school.

4. Reservations are typically for 1 day but additional days can be reserved if you wish your message to be displayed longer. Additional days are subject to the daily fee ($10). If a particular message stays on the rock (because no one has rented the day(s)), there will not be an additional donation necessary.

5. Reservations are first come, first serve. No refunds. If it rains, the rock can be toweled off, then painted. If you cannot paint on your reserved day, consider donating the day to a friend.

If you need any assistance with making a reservation, please email: Sheridanterracepta@gmail.com and someone will be in touch to help you!

Timeframe for Painting

You must start and complete your painting 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. Painting for stone reservations for Monday can begin after 4 p.m. on Friday, or over the weekend.

Thoroughly review the Guidelines and suggested materials provided below before painting your message.

Guidelines

Sheridan Terrace PTA reserves the right to remove the painting which portray messages and/or images not in alignment with school community guidelines and policies such as, but not limited to, profanity, political statements, bullying, derogatory or offensive messages or symbols.
Please make sure to keep the area around the rock clean. ONLY the rock can be painted. Painting on sidewalks, lamp posts or buildings is prohibited. Please use caution as to not damage the surrounding area, and pick up all trash, paint, and brushes after painting. Any damage or destruction to the surrounding areas or buildings will deem the family, group, or organization financially responsible for cleaning and repair costs.
You will be required to furnish your own labor, paint, and supplies.
- Only use standard latex paint (exterior) for the background,
- Do not use spray paint, puffy paint, glue, chemicals, or oil-based paint, etc.
- Additional supplies are listed below for assistance preparing your work.
The party painting the 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.

Additional Materials

Paint

One quart of standard latex paint (exterior) for the background color.
Acrylic paint for the design/details.
- Acrylic paint can be purchased at WalMart, Amazon or a craft store (and sometimes Dollar Tree!)

Brushes

"Rough: roller" or large brush to cover the background
Small (1" or smaller) brushes or foam sponge brushes sponges for lettering/designs

Other Items to Consider Bringing

Drop Cloth
Water / Bucket
Paper Towels
Rubber / Latex Gloves
Chalk

Tips & Tricks

To keep the area around the stone clean, place a drop cloth under the stone while you paint.
Wear old clothes!
Use chalk to draw out your design before you begin painting.
There will not be water access on site to rinse off brushes/rollers. Suggest bringing a small bucket and a gallon container of water from home.
If the weather is unfavorable, use a towel to dry the stone before painting.

Thank You!

A special thank you goes to Norwin Landscape who graciously donated the Sprit Stone to Sheridan Terrace. Please consider supporting their business with your future needs as they have supported our students and teachers with this endeavor.