Resources Onsite at Finnish School

Finnish School families get access to resources to continue learning and enjoying Finnish culture.

Finnish School librarian and volunteer stocking the library
Finnish School librarian and volunteer stocking the library
Finnish School librarian and volunteer stocking the library

Library

Families can check out Finnish language books and movies during the Finnish School from our volunteer librarian.

S-Kioski logo and candy
S-Kioski logo and candy
S-Kioski logo and candy

S-kioski

Families can buy Finnish candy, including salmiakki, from the Suomi Koulu Kioski (S-kioski) during Finnish School lunch. The name S-kioski is a play on the name R-kioski which is a chain of convenience stores found across Finland. All proceeds from the S-kioski help fund the school.

Resources Online for Families

Practice shapes, songs, and the Finnish alphabet.

Shirts and Tote Bags

The 2024 "Shirts and Balloons" style Finnish School Shirt is available while supplies last to purchase in person at events where Portland Finnish School is fundraising.

Photo of Finnish School teachers wearing matching shrits with illustrations of (more) shirts and balloons.
Photo of Finnish School teachers wearing matching shrits with illustrations of (more) shirts and balloons.
Photo of Finnish School teachers wearing matching shrits with illustrations of (more) shirts and balloons.

Additional shirt and tote bag designs are available on demand from on Cotton Bureau. These custom designs are created by DesignerGeeking, who is one of our Portland Finnish School parents. All proceeds from the sale of the designs created for Portland Finnish School are donated to Portland Finnish School.

Product image of Finnish School inspired t-shirt
More product image of Finnish School inspired t-shirt

Learn more about the Cotton Bureau designs at pdxfinn.com

Community Resources

Additional community resources, including tips from Suomi Koulu families coming soon!