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School Supplies

Great news! If you ordered from Custom School Supplies, your orders have been delivered to the school and are ready for pickup at Steffie Woima.  Pick up times: Today, August 27th- 11:00-3:30 pm Tomorrow,…

Meet The Teacher

We are so excited to welcome our returning and new students back on Tuesday, September 2nd!    We will also be hosting a “Meet the Teacher” event on Friday, August 29th from 12:30 - 1:30PM.   …

First Day of School

Welcome back to another amazing school year at Ecole Steffie Woima! Parking reminder to parents - the front loop is used by our school busses so there is NO parent access to this loop during drop off…

Office Closed for Summer!

School is out!! Wishing you a fantastic summer full of rest and memory-making. We'll see you in the fall! New Student registration can be completed online and will be processed at the end of August. Reminder…

Meet Our Steffie Grade Teams for 2025-2025

Check out our Grade Teams for the 2025-2026 School year! * Things happen, so there is always the chance that things may shift. ;)

2025-2026 Supply Lists

Click here to find the 2025-2026 supply lists and get a head start on next year's back-to-school preparations! You can also easily locate them under the Parents tab on our website.    

Steffie Book Swap: June 9-24th

Get Ready for Our Annual Book Swap! Our much-loved Annual Book Swap is just around the corner, running from June 9th to June 24th! It's a fantastic opportunity to find your next favorite read and share…

Playground Safety

We've noticed an increase in unexpected items appearing on our playground. We're concerned about student access to these items and the potential risks they might pose. We will be reviewing “Playground…

PowerSchool Account Check: Ensure You Can Log In

In mid August, Chinook’s Edge will be sending home the  “Annual Re-Enrollment and Consents” for each student for the 2025-2026 year. Please make sure that you are comfortable logging into your…

Welcome to Kindergarten Night at Steffie

Dear Parents/Guardians, We are so excited to welcome you and your child to École Steffie Woima Elementary School and to our Kindergarten program! Kindergarten is a big step, and we are committed to making…

Steffie Young Readers Choice Award Winner

Drumroll, please! We're thrilled to reveal the 2025 Steffie Young Readers Choice Award Winner!  Steffie Young Reader's Choice Award Winner Congratulations to the winning author! Thank you to all participating…

Shooting for the Stars Read-a-Thon

We're excited to announce our school-wide "Shooting for the Stars" Read-a-Thon for the month of April! Your child will be bringing home an information package to help them participate. The package includes:…

Spring Book Fair

The Scholastic Fall Book Fair is Monday, April 14 - Thursday, April 17. Students will shop during their library classes. There will be no shopping before school or during recesses.  Parents may send…

"Make it Sow" Seed Fundraiser

Seed Sales!  Spring is around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about fresh veggies, herbs and flowers!! Steffie Fundraising is launching a seed fundraiser with Make It Sow. Prepare for the…

School Registration Information for the 2025-2026…

Kindergarten & New Student Registration Information Registration opens January 6th for the 2025-26 school year! Register online @ www.cesd73.ca Children must be 5 years old by December 31, 2025 to enroll…

The Steffie Young Reader's Choice Awards

The deadline for entries for the school's writing contest, "The Steffie Young Reader's Choice Awards," is Monday, January 27. Details about the contest have been sent home to students in grades 2 - 6…

Steffie's Pantry Donations

Steffie will be collecting pantry items throughout the month of December to support families in our community and make their Christmas a little brighter! How to Donate: Send items to school with your…

Pancake Breakfast

Were excited to treat our students to a FREE pancake breakfast this December! Here is the schedule: December 17: M/W Kinder and Grades 1, 2, 3 December 18: T/Th Kinder and Grades 4, 5, 6 Thanks to a generous…

Steffie's White Elephant Sale

Steffie's White Elephant Sale is Back! Clean out those closets and declutter your spaces! Steffie is looking for donations of gift items for our Christmas Store throughout November and early December.…

Steffie Family Dance

Save the Date! Join us for a fun evening of dancing and togetherness at our Steffie Family Dance! Bring your family for an evening of music, laughter, and tasty treats! November 14th, 2024 6:00 pm- 7:30…

Alien Inline Skating

In-line skating lessons will be running October 15th - November 1st. All students in kindergarten to grade six will be participating in this activity as part of the regular Phys. Ed. Program. We have…

4 Seasons of Reconcilliation - Free Online Course

CESD proudly presents the 4 Seasons of Reconciliation Course What is 4 Seasons of Reconciliation? 4 Seasons of Reconciliation is a unique 3-hour online course that promotes a renewed relationship between…

School Council General Meeting

We invite you to join the School Council for their Annual General Meeting. New members are warmly welcomed! Come and discover what we’re all about.Meetings are held at Steffie Woima. Please use the…

Toonie's for Terry at Steffie

On September 19th students and staff will be participating in the Terry Fox School Run. Students are encouraged to being a Toonie to help us reach our goal in the fight against cancer. Each grade will…

Steffie Stingray Clothing Orders

Order your Steffie apparel! Order online and have items shipped directly to your home! "Welcome to the official online shopping portal for Ecole Steffie Woima Elementary. Enjoy browsing a wide selection…

Steffie Office Now Open

Steffie's school office is now open. Our hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.  Phone: 403 887-3088 Email: steffie.woima@cesd73.ca We welcome back all students and send a warm welcome to our new students and…

Welcome Back to School!

Steffie's Open House- Friday, August 30th from 12:30-2:00 pm Our Open House is an opportunity for students and their family to tour the school, meet their teacher and drop off school supplies so they…

Steffie Woima Now Closed for Summer Break!

We are now closed for the summer. Our office re-opens: Monday, August 26th Please see our registration information on the main page for online registration. Thank you!

Fundraising 50/50 Raffle

Hello families, A pop up 50/50 Raffle has been put together by the Steffie fundraising committee. To purchase your online tickets head to https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/swes or follow the QR Code…

Marathon and Sports Day - Thursday, June 6th

*Please make sure students are dressed appropriately for the day, including proper footwear, a water bottle, hat, sunscreen, bug spray and dress in layers.* Steffie Marathon: 9am - 12pm  The marathon…

Steffie's Annual Book Swap

Steffie's Annual Book Swap is Coming Up!June 10th-25thStudents may choose 2 books during their first visit to the book swap, and the number of books they may select during their second book swap visit…

"Shooting for the Stars" Read-a-Thon

"Shooting for the Stars!" Read-a-Thon is Underway!  We are promoting the love of reading and it is also fundraiser for our school with all donations this year going to our playground fund. Everyone has…

"Welcome to Kindergarten" Night 2024

Steffie Woima will be hosting our annual "Welcome to Kindergarten" night on Thursday,  April 25th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., for students starting Kindergarten in September. This is a fun evening for…

Spring Picture Day

Spring photos will be on Tuesday, April 2nd and Wednesday, April 3rd.  

Bus Transfer Location Moving Febraury 1st , 2024

Bus transfer location moving from École H.J. Cody School to École Fox Run School on February 1, 2024.  For more information please read the Parent Letter that was sent home January 18th, 2024.  Bus…

Winter Family Dance

Steffie's Annual Winter Family Dance! Steffie's Annual Winter Family Dance is a fundraising event that also provides families with an opportunity to spend time together. The event will take place on January…

Kindergarten and Pre Kindergarten Information for…

Kindergarten Registration OPEN January 8th for the 2024-25 school year! Register online at www.cesd73.ca Children must be 5 years old by December 31, 2024 to enroll Birth certificate required at time…

Steffie Young Readers Choice Awards 2023-2024

The Steffie Young Reader's Choice Awards 2023-2024 The deadline for entries for the school's writing contest, "The Steffie Young Reader's Choice Awards," is Friday, January 26. Details about the contest…

Volunteers Needed

White Elephant Sale Volunteers We are looking for volunteers to help students run our White Elephant Sale on December 19, 20 and 21st. You would be supervising at one of the shopping tables or the wrapping…

White Elephant Sale

In support of our playground fundraising, SWES is looking for White Elephant sale items. If you have any gently used items that can be donated to the sale that would be greatly appreciated! Items…

Steffie's Pantry

At our school, we have a little food pantry to help out our families as needed. We do food hampers periodically and our supply of items for our pantry is getting low. This year, we will be collecting…

Christmas Concert Save the Date!

Scholastic Book Fair

It's Book Fair Time at Steffie! When? Wednesday, November 15 - Thursday, November 23.  Book Fair is open 8:40 am to 3:00 pm  Nov. 22 and Nov. 23 will have additional shopping hours until 7:30 pm to…

Parent Social Media Presentation

Parents, please join us for a presentation from JoOutLoud on Social Media! When? Tuesday, November 7th, from 6-8 pm Where? Steffie Woima Gym See you there!

Growing Smiles Winter Fundraiser 2023

Steffie's annual Growing Smiles fundraiser has started! Please order by November 8, 2023. Pick up will be November 28, 2023. Order sheets were sent home with students last Friday. Orders can also be placed…

Picture Day!

SWES Picture Day is next week! Please note the date your child's grade is scheduled for photos. Monday, October 16th- Pre Kindergarten, Grades Kinder-5 Tuesday, October 17th- Pre Kindergarten, Kinder,…

Inline Skating

In-line skating lessons will be running September 25 - October 13. All students in kindergarten to grade six will be participating in this activity as part of the regular Phys. Ed. Program. We have once…

Terry Fox Run

  Steffie Students to Take Part in the 43rd Annual National Terry Fox  Run/Walk on Thursday, September 21st beginning at 10:15 am. Each grade will have staggered running times to help with congestion…

Walk/Run Club

The program start date is Monday, September 11th and we plan to walk or run the CP Trails close to our school every Monday/Wednesday/Friday during lunch. This club is available to all grade 5 & 6 students. …

Welcome Back

We are so excited to welcome you all back to school! Please join us this Friday, September 1st from 12:30 - 2 pm. Bring your school supplies, meet your teacher, and have an ice cream treat with us. Hope…

Schools in Chinook's Edge Are Now Closed for Summer…

The Steffie office will reopen on August 28th. For new registrations please register online by clicking on our registration link on the website homepage. New registrations will be processed when the office…

Year End Family Dance Playground Fundraiser

Save the Date! Come celebrate year end with us and help with playground fundraising! Steffie Woima will be hosting a family dance on Friday, June 23rd from 6:00 pm to 7:30pm!$5.00/person$15.00/familyCanteen…

Steffie Woima Marathon

The Steffie Woima Marathon is happening this Friday! **Note - ALL Steffie students participate in the final Marathon kilometer, even if they did not register. Students who registered will receive draw…

Steffie Woima Book Swap

Steffie's Book Swap! There are no checkouts during the month of June, but students are invited to choose books to take home to keep! The selection of books to choose from are donated from family and students…

Read-A-Thon Playground Fundraiser

Our Read-a-Thon launches April 1st! Students will use their log sheet to track their reading time. Every 15 minutes fills in a square which equals a ticket into one of our prize draws. One hour…

Steffie Marathon Sponsorship 2023

Marathon Update The Marathon will be here before we know it and we are looking for sponsors! We really want to keep the costs down to at least $7.00 and make this the BEST marathon yet. In order to maintain…

Inline Skating

In-line skating lessons will be running Monday, April 17th – Tuesday, May 2nd. All students in kindergarten to grade six will be participating in this activity as part of the regular Phys. Ed. Program.…

Welcome to Kindergarten Night for 2023-24 Registrations

Save the Date! We are so excited to invite all of our 2023-24 Kindergarten families to "Welcome to Kindergarten Night" on Thursday, April 27th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This is a fun evening for both…

Online Auction for Steffie's Playground

The playground silent auction is ready to go! There are so many great items to check out in all price ranges. Please share the link with family and friends! https://www.32auctions.com/steffieplayground…

Spring Picture Day

Spring Pictures are booked for Tuesday, April 4th and Wednesday April 5th.  Please click HERE to see which day your child's class is scheduled for Picture Day. 

Spring Scholastic Book Fair at Steffie

The Scholastic Book Fair will be March 15 - March 23.   Classes will get to go to the book fair during their regular scheduled library blocks. If parents approve, students are welcome to bring money…

Mom's Pantry Fundraising

SWES Parent Fundraising Society has organized "Mom's Pantry Fundraiser" for our school! If you would like a paper copy of the order form, please come by and collect it from the school office anytime next…

Steffie is Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day, March…

Every year on March 21st, people all around the world come together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by wearing brightly colored, mismatched socks. Let's Rock our Socks!  

French Immersion Information

Did you know your child can enter into French Immersion in either Kindergarten or Grade 1? Do you wonder what the program might look like for your child?  Please see our information here for what French…

"Cans for the Courtyard" Playground Fundraiser

Steffie is hosting a bottle drive coming starting January 30th and ending on February 9th. Bottles can be dropped off at Steffie Woima at pick up and drop off times. Please leave them at the front steps…

French Immersion Information Night for Kinder and…

Did you know that students can enter French Immersion in Kinder or Grade One?  You may have questions and apprehensions about placing your child in French Immersion. Most of you do not speak French yourselves…

Snow Ball Family Dance

Where: Steffie Woima Gym When: Thursday, January 26th, 2023 Time: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.   There will be a picture booth with props to take fun pictures with your family and friends! There will also be glow…

Steffie Young Readers Choice Awards 22/23

Steffie Young Readers Choice Awards  Write an original story that has 200 to 1000 words. You may enter 1 time. Stories must be submitted by one person, not by a group. Stories may not be the retelling…

Steffie Woima Christmas Store

We are looking for new or gently used items that can be purchased by students for either $2.00 or $5.00. Students will be shopping for their family members the week before Holidays. If you have an item…

Christmas Concert Schedule

December 6th - Kindergarten Tues/Thurs @ 2:20 pm December 7th - Kindergarten Mon/Wed @ 2:20 pm   December 13th - Grade 1 & 2 Performances at both 12:45 pm & 6:30 pm December 15th - Grade 3 & 4  Performances…

Scholastic Book Fair

The Fall Scholastic Book Fair is Wednesday, November 16th to Thursday, November 24th! Every class will have at least one opportunity to shop during the school day. There will be no before school or recess…

Picture Day at Steffie!

Tuesday, November 8th- Picture Retakes at Steffie! If your child is not scheduled for school tomorrow morning, please feel free to drop in anytime before 10:00 a.m. to get their picture taken.   

Inclement Weather Days

With the safety of students, staff and parents our highest priority, Chinook's Edge has developed an Inclement Weather procedure - Administrative Procedure (AP 1-13) (please click on the link to read…

Growing Smiles Christmas Plant Fundraiser

Order forms for our annual holiday plant fundraiser have been sent home. Poinsettias, wreaths and other festive arrangements are available for purchase. Orders can be placed by returning the form with…

Halloween at Steffie

Spooky season is here and we are looking forward to having some Halloween fun on Monday!! Our Kindergarten – grade 3 students will have a parade starting at 12:35 pm. They will tour through the older…

Artist in Residence Program

Thank you to Steffie Woima's Parent Council for arranging to bring in Artist in Residency again! This year, our students will be making a Linocut Print Making Project. Please see the excerpt below outlining…

Farm to School Veggie Fundraiser

Steffie's Parent Fundraising Society has put together our annual Farm to School veggie fundraiser again this year! Please see your email for more information!

Choir at SWES offered to Grades 4-6!

We are so excited to be able to offer choir to our students again! Any student from Grades 4-6 who loves to sing, practice, perform, and will commit to regular practices is welcome to join the Steffie…

Terry Fox Run at Steffie

The Terry Fox Run will be happening at Steffie on Friday, September 16th! Your child's classroom teacher will have sent home field trip forms to sign for your child to participate. Please contact your…

Important bus loop changes starting September 1st!

Marathon and Sports Day

Marathon Details: The Marathon will start at approximately 9:15 a.m. and the students will begin in waves by grade level. A wave of students will depart every 10-15 minutes beginning with the runners…

School Supplies

Online supply ordering is now available for next school year. Supplies will be delivered to the school in August. Order at www.customschoolsupplies.ca - click "Order Now" and put in school code…

Book Swap

Every child from Kindergarten - grade 6 will have the chance to select 2 books from the book swap during their regularly scheduled library times.

Bus Loop changes for September 2022!

2022-23 Bus Loop Changes! Our Front loop will become our BUS LOOP. The old bus loop behind the school will become the new PARENT DROP OFF loop,   For student safety, we ask that you do not double park…

Fox Run Open House and French Parent info night

Grade 6 (and French Immersion) parents - mark your calendars! Open House coming up June 8th 4-6 pm and will be followed by the French Immersion parent info night for those wondering what the French program…

Steffie Kids Marathon Update

Marathon Update   Sponsorship for the Steffie Marathon, June 10, will be going home via email in the next week, or the form is attached to this email. We really want to keep the costs down to at least…

February 2022 Calendar

Canteen February 1st-3rd

Canteen Schedule February 1st-3rd: Kinder, Grades 1&2- Tuesday Grades 3&4- Wednesday Grades 5&6- Thursday  

Pajama Day at SWES!

It's Pajama DAY! Wear your jammies on Friday, January 28th! 

Kindergarten Registration Is Now Open for the 2022-23…

Please find more information on registration through our website . Interested in French Immersion? Please find more information here. Which elementary school do I attend in Sylvan Lake? Boundary Lines …

Which Sylvan Lake Elementary School do I register…

Sylvan Lake Elementary School boundaries If you are registering for French Immersion, your child will attend Ecole Steffie Woima

October 2021 Calendar

Virtual Library

Be sure to check out the VIRTUAL LIBRARY this summer. Lot's of cool links to explore. Just click on the different picture icons.