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515 Hibbard Road
Winnetka, IL 60093
p 847-446-5892
f 847-446-1380
Dr. Cathy Rosen, Principal
Steve Schacherer, Assistant Principal
Hours:
M: 8:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
T-F: 8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
| Please use the following subscription databases and online encyclopedias to support your research. See Ms. Nelson for passwords when using these tools away from school. |
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ENCYCLOPEDIAS |
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World Book World Book is the online version of the World Book encyclopedia. It includes informative articles and multimedia resources as well. |
Britannica Image QuestThis database is your go-to source for images on a huge array of subjects. All images are copyright-cleared for all of your school projects. Citations are also included! |
Grolier EncyclopediaGrolier is the online version of the Grolier encyclopedia. It includes informative articles and multimedia resources as well.
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DATABASES |
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![]() Gale US History in Context Reference articles, primary sources, audio and video clips, and analysis essays for a variety of topics related to US History. |
![]() Gale World History in Context Reference articles, primary sources, audio and video clips, and analysis essays for a variety of topics related to world history. |
![]() Culture Grams This database offers geographic and historical facts as well as cultural information for every country in the world. |
![]() SIRS Decades This database is an excellent resource for topics on the twentieth century. It offers primary sources and information articles in addition to helpful timelines. |
![]() ABC-Clio: American Government This database includes both the origins and principles of American government. It has articles on numerous topics and has extensive information on the three branches of government. |
ABC Clio – World Religions This database offers a large amount of primary sources and factual articles on more than fifty world religions. It also gives multiple perspectives and critical essays on many topics associated with them. |
![]() eLibrary This database has reliable full-text articles in a variety of subjects. Be sure to check out the special collections, which features links to databases with author biographies, literary analysis, and a history study center. |
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OTHER LINKS |
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![]() Atomic Learning Atomic Learning has a wide variety of video explanations and tutorials. |
![]() Noodle Tools Students can use Noodle Tools to create citations for both print and online sources. Noodle Tools will properly format the citations for their bibliographies. |
![]() Maps101 This database has a variety of maps and geographic resources, along with movies and games. |
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The Skokie School Extravaganza
May 23
7:00 P.M.
Memorial Day
Early Dismissal May 25
School Closed May 28
Carleton Washburne School Graduation
June 5
7:00 P.M.
Final Day of School
June 8