PORTLANDIN SUOMI-KOULU-PORTLAND FINNISH SCHOOL
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Mission Statement
Portland Finnish School (Portlandin Suomi-koulu) promotes Finnish language and culture in Portland Oregon area.
About This Cause
Portland Finnish School (Portlandin Suomi-koulu) is a Finnish language and culture school in Portland Oregon area. The Corporation’s specific purpose is to sponsor a part-time school to teach about the Finnish language and the Finnish culture, in accordance with the standards for tax exempt status set out in 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The objective of this cooperative language school is to provide an opportunity for children and adults to learn the Finnish language and culture. The school primarily serves individuals of Finnish descent, including Finnish expats, children of Finnish immigrants, and 1st-4th generation Finnish-Americans. However, it welcomes all who are interested in learning about Finland. Our activities are public and frequently done in cooperation with other local Nordic cultural organizations to expand awareness of Finnish language and culture. The school's activities cover the Portland, Oregon/Vancouver, Washington metropolitan area, with occasional outreach to other nearby centers of historical Finnish community, such as Astoria, Oregon. Members are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the school, generate new ideas to improve its effectiveness, and share their own Finnish heritage for the common good of the school. Our goal is to provide our students opportunities to develop their Finnish language skills and knowledge of Finnish culture. A variety of group activities are provided in student groups of similar age and language skill level. Each student is treated as a unique individual and encouraged to reach their full potential. We emphasize close contact between the school and families. Teachers and parents are expected to work closely together to ensure the success of each student. Every member of the Finnish School family is vital to the progress of the students.