The custodian is always at the school early. I arrive at the school 45 minutes before I have to be there. The office staff is not always there that early. Several times, when I've been in a school that is new to me, the custodian has shown me where my classroom is, where the substitute form is, where the office is, etc. I am always very friendly to them - smiling, saying hello.
In a first grade classroom, the soap dispenser and the hand sanitizer dispenser were empty. Luckily, I had a little container of spray hand sanitizer with me. When the students were lined up for lunch, they held out their hands and I went down the line, spraying every one's hands. During lunch break, I mentioned the dispensers to the custodian and he happily refilled them. In a kindergarten classroom, I talked with the custodian about the little ants that were coming in near the carpet (a sign of spring!). He couldn't do much about that though because of rules related to pesticides. In a different kindergarten, when a girl got sick, she was, fortunately, right in front of the trash can! We didn't need the custodian then, but I am sure that if she were needed, she would help! In yet another kindergarten, twins had a birthday celebration and brought cupcakes! Cupcakes plus kindergartners equals lots of crumbs! When snack time was finished and the students went to their special, I found a broom in the closet and swept the floor after wiping off the tables. Custodians don't have to do it all!
So thanks to the custodians for all your hard work and dedication to the care of the building and its students and staff! You are appreciated!
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