证词
Testimonies
证词1：
我们的两个孩子在景美小学就读双语课程。我们最大的孩子在四年级，我们最小的在一年级。他们的父亲和我都是非普通话母语人士，所以英语是他们的母语，也是我们在家里的主要语言。
我们在双语学校为孩子设定的目标是希望他们能够理解中文和英语并自信的用这两个语言来交谈。我们的两个孩子不仅对两种语言都有很好的理解能力，而且他们对写汉字也产生了兴趣，我们的大孩子能够使用拼音在电脑上完成作业，用普通话阅读他们的故事和文章并与他们的祖父母分享，真是太有成就感了。
在最初的几年里，我们有点担心我们的大孩子在英文阅读和写作方面会落后，但从三年级开始，当双语课程变成 50/50 时，我们已经看到了巨大的转变。现在他的普通话和英语水平已经远远超出了我们的预期。
Testimony 1:
Our two children are enrolled in the Dual Language Program at Jing Mei Elementary. Our eldest is in 4th grade and our youngest is in 1st grade. Their father and I are non-native Mandarin speakers and so English is their first language and our spoken language at home.
Our goal for our children at a dual language school is to be able to understand and converse in Mandarin and English confidently. Both our children have not only developed great comprehension skills in both languages, but they have also developed an interest in writing Chinese characters and our eldest is able to use pinyin to complete assignments on the computer. It is so rewarding to read their stories and essays in Mandarin and share this with their grandparents.
In the first couple of years, we had slight concerns about our eldest being behind in English in terms of reading and writing but we have seen a huge transformation starting in 3rd grade when the dual language program becomes 50/50. Now his level of Mandarin and English has far surpassed what we ever expected.
证词2：
我是目前是景美一名三年级学生的家长，另一位孩子正在Tillicum 中学六年级继续学习中文。我丈夫和我不会说普通话，让我们的孩子进入一个不懂的语言课程是一个很大的信心挑战。当初我们选择申请景美因为我们希望我们的孩子早点学习一门外语。
多年来，我们发现景美的老师和工作人员非常敬业、富有爱心也积极的来帮助我们的孩子学习。社区家长热情洋溢参与其中。这对我们家来说是一个非常好的决定。
一开始我们并不是很确定注册中文双语课程时遇到什么困难。上幼儿园时没有中文背景是挺辛苦的，但我们的孩子不断迎接挑战—对他们来说，这个学校和其他学校并没有什么不一样的地方。看着他们的语言技能不断增长，真是让我们感到欣慰。
我对我们的孩子所获得的中文知识非常佩服。我经常发现我的孩子会在公园里与说中文的邻居交谈。他们也喜欢看中文动画片。
景美是一个可爱的社区和学习环境。我丈夫和我对我们的选择感到非常满意。我们很自豪能成为贝尔维尤学区MDL社区的一员。
Testimony 2:
I am a parent of a 3rd grader currently Jing Mei, as well as a 6th grader who is continuing the Mandarin Dual Language into middle school. My husband and I do not speak Mandarin. It was a big leap of faith to put our kids into a dual language program with no understanding of the language. We chose to apply to Jing Mei because we wanted our children to learn a foreign language early.
Over the years we have found the Jing Mei teachers and staff to be dedicated, caring, and motivated to help our kids learn. The parent community is enthusiastic and involved. It’s been a wonderful school choice for our family.
We were not sure what to expect when we enrolled in the Mandarin Dual Language program. Going into Kindergarten with no Mandarin is hard work, but our kids continually rise to the challenge – to them it’s just normal school. It’s been wonderful watching their language skills grow.
We have been very impressed with how much Mandarin our kids know. Frequently, I discover my kids in conversation at the park with Mandarin speaking neighbors. They also enjoy watching cartoons in Mandarin.
Jing Mei is a lovely community and learning environment. My husband and I are so happy with our choice. We are proud to be part of the Bellevue School District MDL community.
证词 3：
我是个华裔美人，有3个孩子。 我的母亲虽然不是来自中国的华裔，但她一直对她的孩子灌输中文的重要性，我也完全同意。当我的第一个孩子在2014年被抽中进入景美时，我非常的高兴。 自学校成立以来，我们的老大加入了第四届。 景美是一个由学生、家长、教师和工作人员组成并具有有凝聚力的社区。我有幸担任第三届PTSA董事会财务人员。 PTSA董事会对学校的愿景高度参与。与PTSA的主席并肩服务构建的项目大部分仍在今天继续运行。 董事会还为孩子们筹款并筹划俱乐部和课后活动。 今天，我们每个月至少有一次活动，学校成员和当地社区都积极参与。 许多活动都会传授中国文化，如中秋节和农历新年。 学校的凝聚力源于这个小社区中的每个人的情感。每个人都努力的为我们的孩子贡献一己之力。 学校发展迅速，申请入学的人数一直都非常的高。最后，我们很感激能成为景美社区的一员。 我的孩子有机会学习语言和文化，更加了解世界，我们上学是总是笑容满面。
Testimony 3:
I am ethnically Chinese with 3 children. My mother, who although was not from China but ethnically Chinese, had always instilled in her children the importance of the Chinese language. I fully agree and was elated when my first child was drawn to enter Jing Mei in 2014. Our eldest joined the 4th cohort since the inception of the school. Jing Mei is a cohesive community of students, parents, teachers and staff. I had the privilege of serving as the third Treasurer on the PTSA board. The PTSA board is very involved in shaping the school. The PTSA President, who served alongside, was central to structuring a large number of programs still in place today. The board also fundraises and plans clubs and events for the children. Today we have at least one event each month with strong participation from school members and the local community. Many events would teach about the Chinese culture, such as the Moon Festival and Lunar New Year. The school’s cohesiveness stems from everyone in this small community feeling included. Everyone contributes their part in making things happen for our children. The school is growing rapidly and there is a high demand for enrolment into the school. Ultimately, we are thankful to be a part of the Jing Mei community. My children have the opportunity to learn the language and culture, and become more aware of the world. We go to school with a smile on our faces.