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We are pleased to announce that, beginning this school term tuition loans through First Bank & Trust will be available online for the 2008-2009 school year. This means that you can renew your existing tuition loan or apply for a loan with First Bank & Trust over the internet from the convenience of home. Through our new Tuition Online website you have several options:

  1. Parents who prefer to pay their tuition in cash can authorize First Bank and Trust to automatically debit their checking or savings accounts for payment of tuition and approved fees directly to the school.
  2. Parents who want to finance tuition and approved fees can initiate a new loan or reactivate an existing loan. The system will direct you through the process and for returning borrowers much of your information has been pre-loaded into the system.

You can access the Tuition Online website two ways, by either using the link on the ACA Website entrance page and using the link to the tuition site (near the bottom); or by going directly to www.fbttuitiononline.com.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Customer Service Department at First Bank & Trust at (504) 584-5967 or toll free at (877) 426-2498.


REMINDER: Registration for ACA Students for the 2008/2009 School Year is due by 4:00pm on Wednesday, February 20th. A late fee will be applied to all Registration/Applications received after the 4:00pm deadline.

REGISTRATION PACKETS MAY BE PICKED UP IN THE ACADEMIC OFFICE BETWEEN 8:00AM & 4:00PM

Printable Reminder

Childcare Update

Note to former and current employees: W2's will becoming out soon and if you have had an address change since last year please contact Trisha Anderson 504-392-0902 or email to acapayroll@yahoo.com


Click here for a printable version of our 2007 Accelerated Reader List. Much thanks to Jim Blazek, father of Gabrielle in 4B, for his assistance in scanning the list for the web site. Thanks Jim!


P.E. Uniforms will be on sale to 5-8th grade students during their P.E. classes the week of October 1st-5th. During that week, if you need to purchase a shirt, shorts, or both, bring a check for the correct amount. T-shirts are $10 and shorts are $10. If you need both, bring a check for $20; Payment is by check only. 4th graders will receive uniforms during the same week. 4th grade uniforms have already been paid through their material & activity fee.


Cahill sweat suits are selling out fast! Cahill sweat suits are on sale now, and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. These are great for P.E. Days! Sizes and quantities are limited, and all sales are final. Check, money order or exact cash will be accepted from parents only. Sweat suits will be given to parents at the time of purchase. They will not be sent home with students.

Toddler Size 2: Eight Sets Remaining
Toddler Size 3:
Two Sets Remaining
Sizes 4 & 5 -
Sold Out
Size 6/8:
Crew Neck - Six Remaining; Hood - Sold Out
Size 10/12:
Crew Neck - Ten Remaining; Hood - Sold Out
Size 14/16:
Crew Neck - Ten Remaining; Hood - Four Remaining
Adult S: Crew & Hood - Sold Out
Adult M:
Crew Neck - Two Remaining; Hood - Sold Out
Adult L:
Crew Neck - Three
Adult XL: Crew & Hood - Four Remaining
Adult XXL: Crew & Hood - Five Remaining
Adult XL: Zip Front Jackets - Two Remaining
Adult XXL: Zip Front Jackets - Two Remaining


Please be aware that late charges will be applied to accounts that have a balance. Please take care of any outstanding balance ASAP in the front office.


Swim Team Bake Sale - Swim team members will be selling baked goods at the 11:56am & 12:26pm lunch periods to 2nd-8th graders. This is a fundraiser to raise money for swim fins. Bake sale items can be purchased for 25-50 cents. The bake sale will continue through October.


Child Care - All Pre-3 and 3rd-8th grade sections of child care are closed until Quarter 2. If you are not registered for child care and your child uses the service, your account will be billed $50 per day.


Emergency Contact & Pick-Up Information - When students’ records are updated each new school year, only new contact/emergency information provided by you is added to our computer records. Previous contact/pickup information that you supplied is not deleted. Deleting contact/pickup information from your child’s record requires written notification from the parent. If you wish to add or delete a person on your child’s contact information, you must do so by filling out an Add/Delete Form in the front office. Verbal requests can not be taken.


Substitutes Needed! We are in need of substitutes. If you are available to help us out, please contact the front office (392-0902) and ask for Laura or Patrick.


Checking Out - Students with afternoon appointments need to be checked out prior to 2:30pm. The office is extremely busy between 2:30-3:00pm.


Football Schedule
Volleyball Schedule
Swim Team Schedule 

2007-2008 Holiday Schedule
Date Event
Sept. 3 Labor Day - No School
Nov. 19-23 Thanksgiving Holidays - No School
Dec. 21
Early Dismissal
Dec. 24-Jan. 6
Winter/Christmas Break - No School
Jan. 21 Martin Luther King Day - No School
Feb. 4-6 Mardi Gras Holidays - No School
Feb 29 Early Dismissal
March 21-28 Spring/Easter Break - No School
April 11 Early Dismissal
May 9 & 12 12:30 Dismissal -- 8th Grade ONLY
May 13 10:45 Dismissal -- 8th Grade ONLY
May 14 & 15 No School -- 8th Grade ONLY
May 19 & 20 12:30 Dismissal -- 5-7th Grades
May 26 No School -- Records Day
May 27 No School -- Inventory Day
May 28 Honor Roll -- 1st - 4th Only Grades Early Dismissal
May 29 Honor Roll -- 5th - 7th Grades Only Early Dismissal

Contact Information
Phone (504) 392-0902 Fax (504) 392-3813 3101 Wall Blvd, Gretna, LA  70056 info@ardencahillacademy.com

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