Screen-Free Week Begins Monday in Marblehead

What would you do with your spare time if you shut down all your electronic devices?

It’s a question the Glove School in Marblehead hopes to help folks answer May 4-10 during Screen-Free Week.

According to Glover School PTO member Stephanie Siden, the Glover School community pledges to “shut down all electronic devices (televisions, iPads, iPhones, video games, etc.) and replace the screen time with fun, community events run by Glover teachers, staff and parents,” throughout the week.

Events such as a town-wide scavenger hunt, Ultimate Frisbee, yoga, Bingo night and magic show are planned for the week. The Glover’s Got Talent Show will serve as a cap to Screen-Free Week on the following Friday, May 15.

“Remember, Screen-Free Week is about taking a break from digital entertainment,” according to screenfree.org. You can celebrate, and still use devices for work or school. But if screens of any kind interfere with family time (including meals), you may want to rethink how and when you’re using them.”

Below is the full schedule of Screen-Free Week events:

Monday 5/4:

All Around Marblehead Scavenger Hunt-- 2:45-3:45 p.m.
(Meet at the flagpole after school in front of Glover. Requires a parent driven vehicle to hunt for clues around town)

Yoga with Ms. Perroni Grades (K-1) -- 2:45-3:45 p.m.

Extra Talent Show Help with Mrs. Charney -- 2:45-3:30 p.m.
(Work with professional dancer to help your act be a “show stopper”)

Sports Time at the MHD Community Center -- 3:00-4:00 p.m.
With Mrs. Clock and Ms. Gora (reminder this event is off-site you will have to drop off your child at the Community Center)

Tuesday 5/5:

Ultimate Frisbee with Mr. Fargo (Grades 2-3) -- 2:45-3:30 p.m.

Games with Ms. Shapiro -- 2:45-3:30 p.m.

Meditation and Relaxation with Ms. Dusenbury -- 2:45-3:30 p.m.

Mis Amigos With Autumn Moran -- 2:45-3:30 p.m.

Wednesday 5/6:

Greek Mythology Scavenger Hunt with Ms. Shevory -- 2:45-3:30 p.m.

Sports with Chris Prew Grades (K-1) -- 2:45-3:30 p.m.

Painting with Mrs. Hawthorne -- 2:45-3:30 p.m.

Learn to Knit with Mrs. Byron -- 2:45-3:30 p.m.

Family Events

NOOA (Marine Wildlife Exhibit) -- 2:45-3:30 p.m.

Pizza/Bingo Night with Ms. Thomas -- 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Thursday 5/7:

Yoga with Andrea Beane -- 2:45-3:30 p.m.

Singing Games with Mrs. Seapy and Mrs. Fraser -- 2:45-3:30 p.m.

Gardening Craft with Mrs. DaSilva -- 2:45-3:30 p.m.

Legos with Mrs. Cruikshank -- 2:45-3:30 p.m.

Cooking with Maria Adams -- 2:45-3:30 p.m.

Friday 5/9:

Family Event

“World Renowned Magician Bonoparte” -- 2:45-3:30 p.m.
Cafetorium

Friday 5/15:

Family Event
Talent Show 6:30-8:30 p.m.