⚠️ Nexus Quiz -- HIGH IMPORTANCE -- please read carefully

As-salamu alaykum dear parents,

🎉 We're excited to see your child(ren) compete in Nexus 2026 this weekend! Please review the instructions and schedule below carefully.

🎒 Device Policy
✅ Permitted: laptops (Windows, macOS, Linux), Chromebooks, iPads and any Android tablets
🚫 Not permitted: phones/smartphones or any other electronic device
• Each participant must bring at least one fully charged permitted device to take 3 rounds of online quiz, along with its charging cable -- and an extension cable if possible, to charge it between rounds.

📅 September 5 -- Quiz Day Schedule
📍 Location: Islamic Center of Brushy Creek (ICBC)

Grades 3-4 and 5-6
1:30 - 2:00 PM: Check-in at Brothers and Sisters Entry Lobby
2:00 PM: Dhuhr Salah
2:15 - 2:45 PM: Welcome note and instructions -- Main Hall
2:50 - 3:20 PM: Team Round (Online Quiz) -- Main Hall, 1st Floor
3:30 - 4:00 PM: Individual Round (Online/Paper Quiz) -- Main Hall, 1st Floor
Round 3 (Kahoot) -- Main Hall:
  4:20 - 4:50 PM: Grade 3-4
  5:00 - 5:30 PM: Grade 5-6

Grade 7-8 Boys and Grade 9-12 Boys
3:45 - 4:10 PM: Check-in at Brothers Entry Lobby
4:10 - 4:20 PM: Welcome note and instructions -- Main Hall
4:40 - 5:10 PM: Team Round (Online Quiz) -- Main Hall 2nd Floor
5:20 - 5:50 PM: Individual Round (Online/Paper Quiz) -- Main Hall 2nd Floor
6:40 - 7:10 PM: Kahoot Round, Grade 7-8 Boys -- Main Hall
7:15 - 7:45 PM: Kahoot Round, Grade 9-12 Boys -- Main Hall

Grade 7-8 Girls and Grade 9-12 Girls
3:45 - 4:10 PM: Check-in at Sisters Entry Lobby
4:10 - 4:20 PM: Welcome note and instructions -- Main Hall
4:40 - 5:10 PM: Team Round (Online Quiz) -- EAC Multi-Purpose Room, 1st Floor
5:20 - 5:50 PM: Individual Round (Online/Paper Quiz) -- EAC Multi-Purpose Room, 1st Floor
6:40 - 7:10 PM: Kahoot Round, Grade 7-8 Girls -- EAC Multi-Purpose Room, 1st Floor
7:15 - 7:45 PM: Kahoot Round, Grade 9-12 Girls -- EAC Multi-Purpose Room, 1st Floor

📅 September 6 -- Final Rounds (for teams who advance)

Grade 9-12 Boys
Dhuhr, 2:00 PM: Check-in at Brothers Entry Lobby
2:30 - 3:30 PM: Final Rounds -- Main Hall

Grade 9-12 Girls
Dhuhr, 2:00 PM: Check-in at Sisters Entry Lobby
2:30 - 3:30 PM: Final Rounds -- EAC Multi-Purpose Room, 1st Floor

Grade 7-8 Boys
3:15 PM: Check-in at Brothers Entry Lobby
3:40 - 4:40 PM: Final Rounds -- Main Hall

Grade 7-8 Girls
3:15 PM: Check-in at Sisters Entry Lobby
3:40 - 4:40 PM: Final Rounds -- EAC Multi-Purpose Room, 1st Floor

Grade 5-6
4:30 PM: Check-in at Brothers and Sisters Entry Lobby
4:50 - 5:50 PM: Final Rounds -- Main Hall

Grade 3-4
6:00 PM: Check-in at Brothers and Sisters Entry Lobby
Asr Salah at 6:15 PM
6:45 - 7:45 PM: Final Rounds -- Main Hall

🏆 Closing Ceremony (after all Final Rounds conclude) -- Main Hall
Please RSVP for this special event: https://tinyurl.com/icna-nexus-quiz-special-event
8:10 - 8:20 PM: Welcome Note
8:20 - 8:50 PM: Main Speech by Br. Saad Kazmi on "Preparing Our Children For the World They Will Inherit"
Please don't miss this -- an important message for every parent raising children in today's world.
8:50 - 9:00 PM: Vote of Thanks
9:00 - 9:30 PM: Award Distribution
After Isha: Refreshments (Pizza)

We look forward to seeing everyone compete with enthusiasm and true Islamic spirit, in a fun, engaging, and educational environment. 🤲

Note: Timings may be adjusted depending on how the event progresses. We kindly ask all participants to remain on campus to help us avoid delays and keep your team ready for the next round.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan,
ICNA Austin Nexus Team