Hi,
For the 4 button remote you use the normal alarm.py script. Set it up like a door switch, and then define a rule that set off the alarm, or send and email, or sound the alarm etc.. whenever the switch is triggered.
The Slice of Pi gives you access to all pins on the Raspberry Pi. In fact the Slice of Pi has a small breakout area where you can build the circuit for the 4 button remote receiver.
Regards,
Jonathan