Arrive Early

Monday Minute #1

I like to arrive early each day, especially on Monday. This gives me an opportunity to review my calendar for the day and week, making note of any appointments or “must do” items. I create my own bullet journal style, personalized calendar each school year. It took a few years to create one that works for me but I now have it like I want it.

Then I check email and add information to my paper calendar and my google calendar, yes I use both. Checking email also gives me an update in case someone is out sick or something new has come up since yesterday. (Yes my staff has my phone number, but checking emails first thing in the morning is a must for me.)

I also check the school’s social media accounts and Class Dojo each morning just to be sure accurate information is being shared. If necessary I also take this time to schedule posts to these accounts. This keeps parents and the community up to date on the happenings at the school.

Arriving early also allows me to prepare for my day. For example, I arrange to do items on my desk. I figure out which classrooms I’ll visit that day. Doing this first thing allows me to greet staff and students as the enter the building as I mentioned in my post about building relationships with staff.

Hope you’ve enjoyed my first Monday Minute.