September 22, 2025 
Dear Parents/Caregivers, 

Starting this fall, our school will use a new Canadian-based online tool called SpacesEDU to share student learning and progress. This means you will receive your child’s regular report cards and written learning updates digitally, through a secure link sent to your email. You will get two informal updates and a final summary of learning each year, just like before, but now delivered online. SpacesEDU will be used in all schools in the VSB by the 2026-2027 school year. 

How will you receive written learning updates?  
Families will receive individual invitations for each child, which allows them to set up a SpacesEDU account and connect to their child’s digital classroom. In order to receive written learning updates by email, families must be connected to their child’s account in SpacesEDU. You can print learning updates at home or ask your child’s teacher for a printed copy if needed.  

What is a digital portfolio? 

Some teachers may choose to use the SpacedEDU digital portfolio option that helps teachers document student learning and growth over time. Through notes, photos, videos, audio clips, and student reflections, the portfolio feature allows teachers to capture and share learning. Your child’s portfolio may include photos or videos with classmates. Please avoid sharing any content that includes other students on social media.  

How is privacy ensured?  
SpacesEDU is accessible through a secure website or mobile app and follows strict Canadian privacy laws. You can learn more about their privacy practices at www.spacesedu.com/privacy-center.  

We are looking forward to welcoming you to this exciting new platform! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher.