gistfile1.py

# urls.py
url(r'^admin/dashboard/', staff_member_required(DashboardListView.as_view()), name='dashboard'),

# views.py

class DashboardListView(ListView):
    context_object_name = 'task_list'
    template_name = 'admin/dashboard.html'

    def get_queryset(self):
        today = date.today()
        return Note.objects.filter(Q(user=self.request.user)).order_by(
            '-remind_at')

    def get_context_data(self, **kwargs):
        context = super(DashboardListView, self).get_context_data(**kwargs)
        context['title'] = 'Dashboard'
        context['admin_site'] = 'Home'
        return context