diff --git a/.circleci/config.yml b/.circleci/config.yml
index ea0f292..9f20fc0 100644
--- a/.circleci/config.yml
+++ b/.circleci/config.yml
@@ -8,3 +8,15 @@ jobs:
     executor: ci-executor
     steps:
       - checkout
+
+      - run:
+          name: build dependencies
+          command: bundle install
+
+      - run:
+          name: build the jekyll site
+          command: bundle exec jekyll build
+
+      - run:
+          name: notify build is finished
+          command: echo "The build is finished!"
diff --git a/docs/01_getting_ready_for_class.md b/docs/01_getting_ready_for_class.md
index 411e4ca..6b16644 100644
--- a/docs/01_getting_ready_for_class.md
+++ b/docs/01_getting_ready_for_class.md
@@ -3,5 +3,7 @@ layout: default
 title: Getting ready for class
 ---
 
+The time is: undefined
+
 ## Getting Ready for Class
-While you are waiting for class to begin, please take a few minutes to set up your local work environment.
\ No newline at end of file
+While you are waiting for class to begin, please take a few minutes to set up your local work environment.