Automated Student Progress Reports from LMS to Parents via Gmail & Google Sheets

This n8n workflow automatically creates and sends regular performance summaries to parents using data from a Learning Management System (LMS). It pulls student grades and attendance, formats them into easy-to-read reports, and emails them without any manual work.

Good to Know Fully Automated**: Generates reports and sends emails using LMS data. Regular Updates**: Sends summaries on a set schedule (e.g., every Monday at 9 AM). Clear Reports**: Includes student grades, attendance, and progress notes. Error Alerts**: Notifies admins via email if something goes wrong. Scalable**: Works for multiple students across different classes.

How It Works Report Generation Flow Weekly Trigger: Starts the process every Monday at 9 AM. Fetch LMS Data: Pulls grades, attendance, and progress from the LMS. Process Data: Organizes the data into a clear report format. Generate HTML Report: Creates a readable report with student details. Send Email to Parents: Emails the report to parents’ addresses. Log Report Delivery: Records the sent reports in a log.

Example Sheet Columns Student ID**: Unique identifier for each student. Name**: Full name of the student. Grade**: Current academic grade or score. Attendance**: Percentage of classes attended. Progress Notes**: Brief comments on performance. Report Date**: Date the report was generated.

How to Use Import Workflow: Add the workflow to n8n using the “Import Workflow” option. Set Up LMS Access: Configure n8n with LMS credentials to fetch data. Configure Email: Add parent email addresses and set up an email service (e.g., Gmail). Activate Workflow: Save and turn on the workflow in n8n. Check Logs: Verify reports are sent and logs are updated.

Requirements n8n Instance**: Self-hosted or cloud-based n8n setup. LMS Access**: API or credentials to connect to the LMS. Email Service**: SMTP setup (e.g., Gmail) for sending reports. Admin Oversight**: Someone to monitor and fix any errors.

Customizing This Workflow Change Schedule**: Adjust the trigger to send reports weekly or monthly. Add More Data**: Include extra LMS fields like behavior notes. Custom Email**: Change the email template for a personalized touch.